AIDS Dementia Complex

Overview

A neurologic condition associated with the ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME and characterized by impaired concentration and memory, slowness of hand movements, ATAXIA, incontinence, apathy, and gait difficulties associated with HIV-1 viral infection of the central nervous system. Pathologic examination of the brain reveals white matter rarefaction, perivascular infiltrates of lymphocytes, foamy macrophages, and multinucleated giant cells. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp760-1; N Engl J Med, 1995 Apr 6;332(14):934-40)

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Quick facts about AIDS Dementia Complex

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C01.221.250.875.049|C01.221.812.640.400.070|C01.778.640.400.070|C01.925.782.815.616.400.049|C01.925.813.400.070|C10.228.140.380.070|C12.100.937.640.400.070|C20.673.480.070|F03.615.400.050

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• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
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