progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Summary
Definition
A viral infectious disease that involves reactivation of JC polyomavirus in immune-compromised individuals which causes the loss of white matter (which is made up of myelin, a substance the surrounds and protects nerve fibers) in multiple areas of the brain. The symptoms include hemiparesis, aphasia, dysarthria, hemianopia, cognitive impairment and coma.
Super Class
viral infectious disease
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Disease Ontology
DOID:643
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
NCI Thesaurus
GARD
Related Genes
Displaying entry 11 - 11 of 11 in total
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
27306 HPGDS hematopoietic prostaglandin D synthase

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