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BK virus-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Authors :
Daveson, Kathryn L.
Ong, Chong W.
Bowden, Scott
Koina, Mark E.
Hallam, Lavinia A.
Source :
Medical Journal of Australia; 3/4/2013, Vol. 198 Issue 4, p216-218, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 71-year-old female patient diagnosed with BK virus-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). It states that the patient had difficulty in following three-step command and had paraphasia and constructional apraxia. The neurological state of the patient deteriorated and her symptoms did not improved. It also mentions that after undergoing brain biopsy, the patient died.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
198
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86181593
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5694/mja12.10072