The Incidence and Predisposing Factors of John Cunningham Virus-Induced Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Southern Finland: A Population-Based Study
Author(s) -
Marge Kartau,
Auli VerkkoniemiAhola,
Anders Paetau,
Maarit Palomäki,
Rita Janes,
Matti Ristola,
Maija Lappalainen,
VeliJukka Anttila
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
open forum infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2328-8957
DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofz024
Subject(s) - medicine , progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy , natalizumab , incidence (geometry) , rituximab , jc virus , pediatrics , population , medical record , disease , retrospective cohort study , mortality rate , immunology , multiple sclerosis , lymphoma , physics , environmental health , optics
This is an observational study of PML cases during 2004-2016 where each case was identified and verified by clinical data by several specialties and biomarkers. Better safety protocols are recommended for all PML related medications.
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