HIV-related encephalitis presenting as convulsant disease.
Because of the growing incidence of neurological disorders in HIV-infected patients, an early detection of the disease seems to be of paramount importance, especially in asymptomatic subjects. By using electroencephalography coupled with computerized spectral analysis and "mapping" (EEG-CSA), paroxysmal sharp activity was detected in 26 patients belonging to different stages of HIV infection. Seven of them (27%) were also symptomatic, (table; see text) showing signs of convulsant disease. The presence of focal or generalized paroxysmal activity, often associated with seizures, might suggest an early localization of HIV in cortical structures.
Parisi
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Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Pavia, Italy.
Strosselli
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Pan
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Maserati
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Minoli
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D015526:AIDS Dementia Complex / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*