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==Background==
*Also referred to as [[HIV]] encephalopathy
*Progressive disorder heralded by impairment of recent memory and other cognitive deficits
*Occurs in 10-15% of HIV+ patients; 30% of patients with CD4 <100
*Diagnosis of exclusion

==Clinical Features==
*Can initially be confused with [[depression]], [[anxiety]] disorders, or [[substance abuse]]
*[[AMS|Changes in mental status]]
*Aphasia
*[[weakness|Motor abnormalities]]
*Patients with an established diagnosis of AIDS dementia who develop progressive neurologic or psychologic signs or symptoms warrant further evaluation for systemic or CNS processes

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{AMS DDX}}

{{HIV associated conditions}}

==Evaluation==
*Evaluate for alternate/reversible causes of symptoms
*[[Head CT]] shows cortical atrophy and ventricular enlargement
*Associated with elevated CSF protein in 50-70% of cases

==Management==
*HAART
*Supportive care

==Disposition==

==See Also==
*[[HIV - AIDS (Main)]]
*[[Altered Mental Status]]

==References==
<references/>[[Category:ID]]
[[Category:Neurology]]