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Is Pml Contagious
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Recovery from PML (HIV-)I have 2 questions regarding someone who has PML and is HIV negative. How long is the JC virus contagious. Should universal percautions be used? What about sexual contact? The second question is regarding the 10 survival rate. Do these people...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
It isn't clear how people get infected with JC virus (which causes PML) or whether people with PML are contagious to others. It can't be terribly contagious, because no one has reported spread of the disease in hospitals or nursing homes...
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PML mis-diagnosed by Infectious Disease SpecialistHow in God's name can someone who calls themself an Infectious Disease Specialist not... Read more »Follow up to my question on PMLThe Infectious Disease Specialist (my daughter's doctor) reviewd the MRI and CT Scan and said... Read more »
Articles
Progressive Multifocal Leucoencephalopathy (PML)What Is PML? How Can PML Be Detected? How Is PML Treated? The Bottom Line What Is PML? Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy is a serious viral infection of the brain. "Encephalo" means brain. "Pathy" means disease. Encephalopathy is a... Read more »
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Fact SheetWhat Are the Symptoms? How Do You Diagnose PML? How Do You Treat PML? Potent Anti-HIV Therapy Cytosine Arabinoside (Ara-C) Experimental Treatments Commentary The Bottom Line PML is a rare AIDS-related condition of the brain, caused by the... Read more »
New Zealand Government to Decline Entry to Immigrants With Costly, Contagious Diseases, Including HIV, TBThe New Zealand government on Wednesday announced that it will ban people from migrating to the country if they test positive for diseases or conditions that could be contagious or costly to treat, such as HIV or tuberculosis, the Associated Press ... Read more »
Reclaiming Emotional WellnessDeep in the shadows of the aids epidemic there are powerful forces that dramatically impact the quality of life for many living with HIV. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other mental health disorders can confuse, discourage, and... Read more »
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Courtney's Story of PML YouTube
Posted by corkeesdad
PML..What is it...Google it....Courtney's Story of PMLWhen PML claimed my daughter Courtney's life, I began my personal quest to raise Worldwide Awareness! I thought to myself, how can one person could possibly accomplish such a huge task? That's... Read more » PML - HEARD OF IT ?
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My partner is dying from PML & I am looking to get in touch with others who may be in or have been in this horrible situation. Or if anyone knows of any PML support groups.Thanks Read more » PML
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NEED OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT PML HIV NEGATIVE PJM61559@AOL.COMRead more » PML
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Does anyone know have any information on PML? Is is a death sentence?
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