[Psychiatric repercussions of HIV infection. Current update]

Persons infected by the HIV virus are known to be vulnerable to psychological and neuropsychiatric complications. The state of knowledge today indicated that the organic cerebral syndromes and adaptation problems are among the most frequent complications requiring a psychiatric intervention. Affective problems represent yet another possible type of complication. The author provides an update of current knowledge on the nature of these problems, as well as their treatment.