Management of Neurologic Diseases
Summary
- HAND is the most common CNS complication of HIV, although severe forms are rare
- Presents with slowly progressive cognitive decline, with or without depression, withdrawal, and psychomotor slowing
- Parkinsonian symptoms such as decreased facial expression, mildly increased muscle tone, frontal release signs, and mild slowing of gait are common[Robinson-Papp 2008]
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