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Chronic-treated HIV: a neurologic disease.

J Booss1

  • 1VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven 06516-2700, USA.

Journal of Urban Health : Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine
|June 16, 2000
PubMed
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Slow virus diseases, like Visna, highlight lentiviral infections affecting the central nervous system. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can persist in the brain, causing long-term neurological issues even with treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The concept of slow virus diseases originated from studies of Visna in Icelandic sheep.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus known to cause neurological dysfunction.
  • Chronic-treated HIV can still involve viral persistence within the central nervous system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the neurological consequences of chronic-treated HIV.
  • To understand the long-term impact of lentiviral persistence in the central nervous system.
  • To inform policy planning for the evolving needs of the HIV-positive population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of lentiviral disease concepts.
  • Analysis of HIV's impact on the nervous system.
  • Examination of chronic-treated HIV outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Lentiviruses, including HIV, can infect and cause dysfunction at all nervous system levels.
  • Despite effective antiretroviral therapy, HIV may persist in the central nervous system.
  • Cognitive impairment, gait disorders, and pain syndromes are potential long-term disabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Central nervous system viral persistence is a significant challenge in chronic-treated HIV.
  • Long-term neurological sequelae require consideration in public health and healthcare planning.
  • The study underscores the need for comprehensive care strategies for individuals with HIV.

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