Rapid onset of neurological symptoms in an HIV-positive patient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: a case report
This case highlights the more aggressive and unique course of PML in HIV patients, it underscores the importance of assessment of the neurological symptoms in high-risk individuals. As PML carries high mortality risk it necessitates prompt diagnosis and treatment with antiretroviral drugs to slow the disease progression.
Authors
- Qurrat Ul Ain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6891-9887)
- Inibehe Ime Okon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8275-5713)
- Mujeeb-Ur-Rehman Abid Butt
- A. Saleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6881-4893)
- Laiba Khurram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1464-701X)
- Umer Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3392-7192)
- Sameeka Waqas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1702-752X)
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Shalamar Hospital (PK)
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (PK)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000003351
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05