Neuropsychiatric aspects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with central nervous system (CNS) involvement causes a variety of psychiatric complications among a significant proportion of infected individuals. A cure for the fully developed AIDS related to HIV infection remains elusive, and HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death among adults between the ages of 25 and 44. Life expectancy, however, has gradually increased over the years, resulting in a concern for a potential increase in the incidence of secondary psychiatric manifestations. Knowledge of the neuropathology of HIV-CNS dysfunction and familiarity with its clinical presentation can aid clinicians in a determination of the appropriate therapy inclusive of psychiatric care that may be useful for a specific individual in their treatment.
Fernandez
Francisco
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Department of Psychiatry, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 South First Avenue, #54, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. fferna@lumc.edu
D015526:AIDS Dementia Complex / Q000150:complications; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000821:virology*; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate