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AIDS dementia complex complicated by cytomegalovirus encephalopathy
M Fiala1, E J Singer, M C Graves
1Department of Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine 90024.
Journal of Neurology
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This study differentiates AIDS dementia complex (ADC) from CMV encephalopathy (ACE) in AIDS patients. Recognizing ACE is crucial as it involves both HIV and CMV, potentially responding to antiviral treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Virology
- Immunology
Background:
- AIDS encephalopathy presents diagnostic challenges.
- Distinguishing between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) roles is critical for effective treatment.