title: Simian virus 40 sequences in an AIDS patient with a cerebral lesion: a case report.
abstract: Simian virus 40 (SV40) DNA sequences were found, by PCR analysis followed by filter hybridization, in the cerebrospinal fluid of a 29-y-old male affected by AIDS with an undefined cerebral lesion. This case illustrates the need to consider the SV40 polyomavirus among viral agents potentially responsible of encephalitis and neurological disorders in AIDS patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Morphology and Embryology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
authors.forename: Fernanda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.forename: Rosario
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cultrera
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Contini
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tognon
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid* / Q000821:virology; D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid* / Q000821:virology; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000235:genetics; D006678:HIV; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods; D013539:Simian virus 40 / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D004279:DNA, Viral