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HIV-1-Associated Neuropathies
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 November 2014
Abstract
Peripheral neuropathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection is a major cause of morbidity in this patient population. Due to the associated chronic pain, its management has come within the purview of neuropsychiatrists. This paper will focus on the primary pathogenic aspects of HIV-1–associated peripheral neuropathies. The specific syndromes of greatest concern are distal sensory polyneuropathy, toxic neuropathy, inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, and cytomegalovirus-related progressive polyradiculoneuropathy. The treatments available for these conditions and their efficacy are discussed.
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- CNS Spectrums , Volume 5 , Issue 5: HIV and the Central Nervous System: Part Two , May 2000 , pp. 66 - 72
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- Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000
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