Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: What is PML? Part One

By Lisa Emrich, Health Guide Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare, opportunistic infection of the central nervous system (CNS) caused by a reactivation of the JC (John Cunningham) virus.  PML is a brain disorder that affects the white matter part of the brain, specifically targeting the cells that make...
Lene Andersen, Health Guide
6/ 5/13 3:25pm

Thanks for tackling this important topic, Lisa. It's crucial to raise awareness about serious side effects, even when they are very, very rare. Despite knowing that PML is rare, I was still cringing as I read this, but I did finish and I will read Part Two, as well.

 

I have a friend who I believe had PML several years ago. I need to verify with her, but it wasn't a fun time in her life. We thought she was going to die, but luckily, she got better.

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By Lisa Emrich, Health Guide— Last Modified: 06/05/13, First Published: 05/29/13