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[Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and AIDS. Response to cytarabine]
M J Hervas Laguna1, J A Nieto Rodríguez, M P Geijo Martínez
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen de la Luz., Cuenca.
Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Cytarabine (C-ara) shows promise in treating Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) in AIDS patients. This case study details a patient experiencing clinical and radiological improvement with C-ara, suggesting its potential efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare, opportunistic infection affecting 4% of AIDS patients.
- Currently, no effective treatments exist for PML, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.