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Review Question - QID 215109

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) QID: 215109 (M2.OMB.4878)
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QID 215109 (Type "215109" in App Search)
A 35-year-old man presents after 1 month of worsening left-sided weakness. He reports progressive difficulty using his left arm for daily tasks, and now requires a cane to ambulate. He has a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and has not taken anti-retroviral medication for the last 5 months. His temperature is 98.0°F (36.6°C), blood pressure is 118/75 mmHg, pulse is 75/min, and respirations are 18/min. On exam, he demonstrates weakness in his left arm and leg, as well as decreased sensation on the left face, arm, and leg. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of the head is performed and is shown in Figure A. A lumbar puncture is notable for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient’s presentation?
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