Clinical outcomes of natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Patrick Vermersch, Ludwig Kappos, Ralf Gold, John Foley, Tomas Olsson, Diego Cadavid, Carmen Bozic, Sandra Richman

Neurology · 2011 · 198 citations · 22 references

Abstract

Natalizumab-associated PML has improved survival compared with PML in other populations. Disability in survivors ranged from mild to severe. A shorter time from symptom onset to diagnosis and localized disease on MRI at diagnosis were associated with improved survival. These data suggest that earlier diagnosis through enhanced clinical vigilance and aggressive management may improve outcomes.

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