John Cunningham virus
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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