Jc virus

What is Jc virus?

It is a type of polyomavirus that infects most people but generally causes no symptoms. It generally becomes symtomatic in immunosupppressed people such as aids.

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my son was recently diagnosed with MS his MRI shows 11 lesions and the Dr is saying it is aggressively active they want to start him on Tysabri....

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Patient and family Comfort level with risks are important to consider

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My husband contracted PML through the application of Rituximab as part of his treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The condition is progressive,...

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Boosting immune system is the mainstay.

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Hi, My wife who has a severe case of Crohn s and we are debating wheather to take Tysabri or Ustekinumab. She has already trie Humora and...

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Treating a severe form of Crohn's disease is challenging task for a clinician, I do understand the problems from your side....

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