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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • HIV-associated distal symmetric polyneuropathy (HIV-DSP) is the most frequent neurologic complication in individuals with HIV.
  • Increased patient survival due to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has led to a rise in HIV-DSP prevalence.
  • HIV-DSP can stem from the HIV infection itself or as a side effect of HAART medications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of HIV-DSP and other HIV-related peripheral neuropathies.
  • To discuss the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for HIV-DSP in the current therapeutic era.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on HIV-associated neuropathies.
  • Clinical examination findings and diagnostic studies for HIV-DSP.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for symptomatic and disease-modifying agents.

Main Results:

  • HIV-DSP diagnosis relies on clinical history, neurologic examination (e.g., absent ankle jerks, altered sensory perception), nerve conduction studies, and skin biopsy.
  • No FDA-approved treatments exist for HIV-DSP; off-label medications are frequently used.
  • Drug trials for symptomatic and disease-modifying agents for HIV-DSP have yielded limited success.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of HIV-DSP is expected to increase with the aging HIV-positive population.
  • Research into effective treatments for HIV-DSP remains a critical unmet need.
  • Other peripheral neuropathies associated with HIV, including demyelinating, autonomic, and motor neuropathies, are also discussed.