Neuromuscular manifestations of HIV/AIDS

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, now entering its fourth decade, affects approximately 33 million people living in both developed and resource-limited countries. Neurological complications of the peripheral nervous system are common in HIV-infected patients, and neuromuscular patholo...

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Published inJournal of clinical neuromuscular disease Vol. 13; no. 2; p. 68
Main Authors Harrison, Taylor B, Smith, Bryan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2011
Subjects
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - diagnosis
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - epidemiology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - physiopathology
Diagnosis, Differential
HIV-1 - pathogenicity
Humans
Neuromuscular Diseases - diagnosis
Neuromuscular Diseases - epidemiology
Neuromuscular Diseases - virology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - epidemiology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - virology
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Summary:The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, now entering its fourth decade, affects approximately 33 million people living in both developed and resource-limited countries. Neurological complications of the peripheral nervous system are common in HIV-infected patients, and neuromuscular pathology is associated with significant morbidity. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neuromuscular manifestation observed in HIV/AIDS, and in the antiretroviral era, its prevalence has increased. The purpose of this review was to describe the clinical spectrum of neuromuscular disorders in the setting of HIV infection and to provide an approach to diagnosis and management.
ISSN:1537-1611
DOI:10.1097/CND.0b013e318221256f