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Neurobehavioral Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS: Diagnosis and Treatment.

Authors :
Singer EJ
Thames AD
Source :
Neurologic clinics [Neurol Clin] 2016 Feb; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 33-53.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Behavioral disorders are common in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The differential includes preexisting psychiatric diseases, substance abuse, direct effects of HIV infection, opportunistic infection, and the adverse effects of medical therapies. Many patients have more than one contributing or comorbid problem to explain these behavioral changes. The differential should always include consideration of psychosocial, genetic, and medical causes of disease. Treatment strategies must take into account the coadministration of antiretroviral therapy and the specific neurologic problems common in patients infected with HIV.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-9875
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neurologic clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26613994
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ncl.2015.08.003