JC virus infection

JC virus infection: Introduction

JC virus infection: A type of polyomavirus that infects most people but generally causes no symptoms. However, that virus generally only becomes symptomatic in immunosuppressed people such as those with AIDS or following organ transplant. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of JC virus infection is available below.

Symptoms of JC virus infection

• Asymptomatic
• Kidney problems following transplant
• Mild respiratory infection
• Fever
• Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to JC virus infection:

• Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
  • Home Fever Tests
  • Home Ear Infection Test Kits
  • Home Flu Tests
  • Home Strep A Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with JC virus infection?

• Misdiagnosis of JC virus infection

Causes of JC virus infection

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Misdiagnosis and JC virus infection

Antibiotics often causes diarrhea: The use of antibiotics are very likely to cause some level of diarrhea in patients. The reason is that antibiotics kill off not only "bad" bacteria, but can also kill the "good" bacteria in the gut....read more »

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JC virus infection: Broader Related Topics

• Viral diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
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Types of JC virus infection

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