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An ALS-Like Syndrome with New HIV Infection and Complete Response to Antiretroviral Therapy Neurol 57:1094-1097,945, MacGowan,D.J.L.,et al, 2001 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract A 32-year-old woman presenting with a rapidly progressive ALS-like syndrome was found to be HIV positive with a CD4 count of 44/mm. The patients recovered completely during 1 year after treatment with nelfinavir, zidovudine, and lamivudine, a nd recovery is sustained nearly 4 years later. Recovery was accompanied by HIV RNA becoming undetectable in plasma and CSF.

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