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Larry W. Blum, MD; Richard A. Chambers, MD; Robert J. Schwartzman, MD; Leopold J. Streletz, MD

Arch Neurol. 1985;42(2):137-139.

Abstract
• Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy occurred in two homosexual men affected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Both patients received HLA-matched platelet transfusions in an attempt to increase their immune status, but we were unsuccessful in altering their fatal clinical course.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Neurology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 10, 1984.

Reprint requests to Department of Neurology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Dr Schwartzman).

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