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Molecular characterization of JC virus in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy cases from India.
Scientific reports - 1 Dec 2025
Palani Gnana Soundari, Telang Surbhi, Reddy Vijayalakshmi, Dhanya K, Ashwini M A, Mani Reeta S
Abstract excerpt
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare, often fatal demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by reactivation of the John Cunningham virus (JCV) in immunocompromised individuals. Despite an estimated 2.4 million people living with HIV in India, the reported incidence of PML remains lower than in Western countries, likely due to underdiagnosis, underreporting, and distinct host...
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- Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal
- JC Virus
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Female
- Adult
