All of the following statements regarding progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy are true except
Harrison's principles of internal medicine 17th edition. * Almost all patients with PML have an underlying immunosuppressive disorder.demyelination is distributed throughout brain sparing spinalcord and optic nerve. The diagnosis of PML is frequently suggested by MRI.No effective therapy is available and patient usually dies within 6 months
Patient commonly presents with visual disturbances and speech defects
It is most commonly seen in immunocompromised persons
Diagnosis is frequently suggested by MRJ
It follows an indolent course and patient usually dies within 6 months
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