brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
HIV Associated Dementia
Symptoms of HIV Associated Dementia
HIV-associated dementia usually begins subtly but progresses steadily over a few months or years. It usually develops after other symptoms of HIV infection. Early symptoms of HIV-associated dementia include Slowed thinking and expression Difficulty concentrating Apathy But insight is not affected. Movements are slow, muscles are weak, and coordination may be impaired. In some people, a psychosis, such as Hallucinations , Without treatment, HIV-associated dementia usually progresses, eventually becoming severe. 