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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Symptoms
Causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Complications
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A progressive demyelination within the central nervous system associated with reactivation of a latent JC virus infection.
Symptoms of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The following features are indicative of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:
loss of coordination
loss of language ability
memory loss
vision problems
weakness of the legs and arms
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Common Causes of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The following are the most common causes of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:
John Cunningham virus
Risk Factors for Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:
age of 10 years
person with a weakened immune system
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
use of immunosuppressive medications
Hodgkin's lymphoma
multiple sclerosis
psoriasis
Prevention of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
Occurrence of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy cases seen each year worldwide:
Very rare between 1K - 10K cases
Common Age Group
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Children under the age of 10 year
Common Gender
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:
Brain MRI (Brain magnetic resonance imaging): Show changes in the tissue of the brain
Brain biopsy: To evaluate progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Complications of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy if untreated
Yes, Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy causes complications if it is not treated.
Patient Support for Treatment of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The following actions may help Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy patients:
Joint online support group: Provides information about disease to patients and their families
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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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