Which viral infection is associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)?
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Correct answer: JC polyomavirus
JC virus causes progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in immunosuppressed individuals. It leads to demyelination in multiple areas of the brain.
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