Use of John Cunningham virus polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy - A rare presenting manifestation in an HIV-positive patient.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2012 Apr-June; 30(2): 239-241
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in English
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ABSTRACT
John Cunningham virus infection is an important cause of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy (PML) in the context of advanced human immunodeficiency virus infection. Limited data are available regarding the true incidence of PML as a presenting manifestation of HIV. We report one such case and also highlight the effective use of polymerase chain reaction in confirming its diagnosis.
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Main subject:
Virology
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Brain
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Female
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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HIV Infections
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal
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JC Virus
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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