Neuromuscular complications of human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Neurologic complications of HIV infection are common, and are a significant source of morbidity. The chronic nature of HIV today, the complexity of highly active antiretroviral therapy regimens, and the multiple and diffuse effects of HIV on the nervous system present an exciting diagnostic challenge, in which a systematic, comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment is necessary.
Robinson-Papp
Jessica
J
Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Box 1052, New York, NY 10029, USA. jessica.robinson-papp@mssm.edu
Simpson
David M
DM
D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D004576:Electromyography; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis