Neurological Complications Aids

Coherent and comprehensive guide to management of neurological problems associated with HIV infection and AIDS. The Major Problems in Neurology Series is a collection of authoritative, comprehensively referenced books. Each one, written by an international expert, examines a single topic of particular importance and interest to the world of neurology. Together the books form a fascinating library, reflecting the complexities and diversity faced by neurologists today. HIV infection affects the nervous system in many ways. The virus seems to penetrate the nervous system early in the course of the disease, but rarely produces clinical manifestations. In most patients, it is at the stage of profound immuno depression that disabling and often life threatening neurological complications develop. This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to management of all the neurological problems associated with HIV infection and AIDS.HIV infection affects the nervous system in many ways. The virus seems to penetrate the nervous system early in the course of the disease, but rarely produces clinical manifestations. In most patients, it is at the stage of profound immuno-depression that disabling and often life-threatening neurological complications develop. This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to management of the neurological problems associated with HIV infection and AIDS.