Neurologic manifestations of HIV infection. Using imaging studies and antiviral therapy effectively

Postgrad Med. 1998 Mar;103(3):147-50, 153-61. doi: 10.3810/pgm.1998.03.414.

Abstract

Patients with HIV infection are at risk for neurologic complications that can arise through various means. Nervous system disorders sometimes occur as a direct consequence of the HIV infection itself. Or, as immunodeficiency progresses, patients can become susceptible to numerous opportunistic infections and other conditions that have neurologic involvement. Even the antiviral drugs used to treat HIV infection can induce neurologic manifestations. Dr Rachlis discusses several of these manifestations and their management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AIDS Dementia Complex / diagnosis
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents