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The aim is to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment strategies for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in individuals with HIV.

June 20, 2026Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease SocietyOpen Access

Navigating Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Treatment Journey

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The aim is to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment strategies for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in individuals with HIV.
Reported case of a 42-year-old female with HIV and poor ART adherence presenting neurological symptoms.
Performed magnetic resonance imaging which showed specific white matter hyperintensities without atrophy and contrast enhancement.
Differentiated between PML and HIV encephalopathy based on clinical and imaging findings.
Symptoms improved following targeted treatment for PML, confirming the effectiveness of early intervention.
Magnetic resonance imaging exhibited characteristic findings indicative of PML, aiding in diagnosis.
Emphasized the importance of differentiating PML from HIV encephalopathy for better patient outcomes.

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Case report shows resolution of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy symptoms in HIV-positive individuals, indicating the need for early diagnosis.

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Krishna et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f63db0793dc1a536d15 https://doi.org/10.4103/cids.cids_11_25

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Case report shows resolution of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy symptoms in HIV-positive individuals, indicating the need for early diagnosis.

Navigating Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Treatment Journey

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Navigating Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Treatment Journey

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