title: Human immunodeficiency virus-associated progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy: epidemiology and predictive factors for prolonged survival.
abstract: We performed a retrospective review of cases of human immunodeficiency virus-associated progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy in four hospitals (three in Australia and one in Hong Kong) between 1987 and 2003 in order to describe the local experience with this disease and to evaluate parameters impacting upon survival. Eighty-seven cases were identified and demographic details, baseline parameters and treatment methods and response were described. Survival was substantially increased in the post-highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era with a median survival increase from 14 to 64 weeks. On multivariate analysis, variables associated with prolonged survival included a CD4 count of >100 cells/mul at diagnosis and the use of HAART post-diagnosis, with no significant additional advantage from the use of neuroactive antiretrovirals.
authors: Infectious Diseases Unit, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia. a.drake@fsm.ac.fj
authors: A K
authors: AK
authors: Drake
authors: C T
authors: CT
authors: Loy
authors: B J
authors: BJ
authors: Brew
authors: T C C
authors: TC
authors: Chen
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Petoumenos
authors: P C K
authors: PC
authors: Li
authors: E J
authors: EJ
authors: Wright
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D000077404:Cidofovir; D003596:Cytosine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007968:Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D063065:Organophosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016019:Survival Analysis
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D063065:Organophosphonates; D003596:Cytosine; D000077404:Cidofovir