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Multiple sclerosis remission following antiretroviral therapy in an HIV-infected man

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Dr. Joshua Chalkely declares that he has no conflict of interest. Dr. Joseph R. Berger declares that he has no conflict of interest.

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Chalkley, J., Berger, J.R. Multiple sclerosis remission following antiretroviral therapy in an HIV-infected man. J. Neurovirol. 20, 640–643 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13365-014-0288-9

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