Abstract
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare but generally fatal disease due to JC virus (JCV) reactivation, mainly occurring in immunosuppressed patients.(1) Therapeutic options are limited to blocking glial cell infection by mirtazapine or restoring cell-mediated immunity to acquire viral control.(2)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 104-106 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jul 2015 |
Keywords
- RECONSTITUTION INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME
- JC VIRUS