HIV-Associated Dementia

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Abstract

HIV/AIDS has been known to cause many complications within the immune system as well as within other systems in the human body. HIV/AIDS complications that affect the neurological system in particular are known to be quite severe and have been associated with a high risk of mortality. HIV/AIDS often targets the brain because it has the necessary receptors that allow HIV to enter a cell known as CD4+ and CD8+ cells. These particular cells are white blood cells that play a special role in the immune system; CD4+ cells are known to fight against infections while CD8+ cells kill cancerous or virus-infected cells.

Keywords

Basal Ganglion Neurological Complication Behavioral Symptom High Viral Load Neurocognitive Impairment 
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  2. The Body. The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource. www.thebody.com

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© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.John Carroll UniversitySouth EuclidUSA

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