title: [HIV infection and pain. Recommendations for pain therapy are rarely revised].
abstract: Although pain is a common symptom in HIV-positive and AIDS patients, in particular the chronic variety is frequently not adequately treated in this population. The present review article identifies possible reasons for this situation, summarizes the most common causes of chronic pain, and draws attention to the therapeutic problems specific to these particular groups.
authors.affiliation: Neurolog. Klinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. arendtg@uni-duesseldorf.de
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Arendt
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: von Giesen
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D010166:Palliative Care
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics