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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Arch Neurol. 1985 Feb;42(2):137-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85148613
Blum LW; Chambers RA; Schwartzman RJ; Streletz LJ

Abstract: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy occurred in two homosexual men affected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Both patients received HLA-matched platelet transfusions in an attempt to increase their immune status, but we were unsuccessful in altering their fatal clinical course.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/THERAPY Adult Blood Platelets/TRANSPLANTATION Blood Transfusion Case Report Human Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal/*COMPLICATIONS/ THERAPY Male JOURNAL ARTICLE

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