Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
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.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006801:Humans; D007968:Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D017713:Platelet Transfusion