Progressive Multifocal LeukoencephalopathySymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- Leukoencephalopathy, progressive multifocal
- PML
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Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Koralnik is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Koralnik is currently accepting new patients.
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Nancy Richert is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Richert is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
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Avindra Nath is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nath is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, and Stroke.
Background: \- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe viral infection of the brain. It is caused by JC virus. Many people have this virus in their bodies all their life, but it is usually kept in check by their immune system. If the immune system does not work right because of a disease or medication, the virus becomes active and can damage cells in the brain. Not much is known about PML...
Background: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the JC virus. The JC virus is common. More than half of adults have been exposed to it. Most people do not get sick from the JC virus, but in people with weakened immune systems, it can cause PML. Brincidofovir (BCV) is an antiviral drug approved to treat smallpox. Researchers want to know if it ca...
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center