| Literature DB >> 30366552 |
Elena Grebenciucova1, Joseph R Berger2.
Abstract
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare opportunistic infection that occurs in patients whose immune system is compromised either because of an underlying illness or an immunosuppressive medication. John Cunningham virus, prevalent in 60% or more of the adult population as a latent or persistent infection, is responsible for the syndrome of PML. This article reviews PML in association with the most common immunotherapies and discusses risk mitigation and monitoring strategies.Entities:
Keywords: John Cunningham virus; Opportunistic infection; Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30366552 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2018.06.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurol Clin ISSN: 0733-8619 Impact factor: 3.806