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Treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia

Authors :
Judy O. Ikwuagwu
Amila Patel
Julie Patel
Source :
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy. 65(12)
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a neurological disease caused by the human polyoma virus JC virus and can present in patients with known immunodeficiencies. However, when associated with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia, management of patients can be quite challenging as these are two rare diseases with limited effective treatment options. In conjunction with the case report of a patient diagnosed with both conditions presented within this issue, a discussion of available treatment strategies is detailed.

Details

ISSN :
14602091
Volume :
65
Issue :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e34db876f47a1962000e44aace675a15