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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an HIV-infected child
M C Morriss1, R M Rutstein, B Rudy
1Department of Radiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Neuroradiology
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is increasingly seen in children with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Early recognition of this opportunistic infection is crucial due to its poor prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can lead to opportunistic infections.
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease typically seen in immunocompromised adults.
- Improved medical care has led to increased survival rates in HIV-infected children.