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Neurological complications in AIDS

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Neurological complications in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are an important aspect of this new infectious disease and occur frequently. The existence of neurotropic variants of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of AIDS, is probable. Direct infection of the nervous system with HIV leads to a variety of HIV-induced neurological syndromes, the AIDS dementia complex being its most important representative. In addition, a large number of opportunistic infections and malignancies of the nervous system may complicate the disease. Major aspects of the clinical pictures, rational diagnostic approaches and treatment options of the most important sequels of HIV infection of the nervous system are discussed.

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  1. Abeteilung für Neurologie, Zentrum der Neurologie und Neurochirurgie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Schleusenweg 2-16, D-6000, Frankfurt/M. 70, Federal Republic of Germany

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Fischer, PA., Enzensberger, W. Neurological complications in AIDS. J Neurol 234, 269–279 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00314279

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