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* CNS infection with JC virus, usually in the context of HIV infection |
* CNS infection with JC virus, usually in the context of HIV infection |
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* HIV patients |
* HIV patients |
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* MRI head: white matter changes |
* MRI head: white matter changes |
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| − | + | = Diagnosis = |
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* JC virus PCR |
* JC virus PCR |
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* Antiretroviral therapy for HIV |
* Antiretroviral therapy for HIV |
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Revision as of 20:01, 14 August 2019
- 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
