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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

Etiology

  • CNS infection with JC virus, usually in the context of HIV infection

Epidemiology

  • HIV patients

Investigations

  • MRI head: white matter changes

Diagnosis

  • JC virus PCR

Treatment

  • Antiretroviral therapy for HIV