Human Immunodeficiency Virus Book

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Neuropathy

  • HIV related Neuropathy

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HIV related NeuropathyAka: Neuropathy in HIV

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  1. Types
    1. Peripheral Neuropathy
      1. Common complication at any stage
      2. Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) commonly involved
    2. Demyelinating Neuropathy
      1. Resembles Guillain-Barre
      2. Seen in early HIV
    3. Ascending sensorimotor Neuropathy with Incontinence
      1. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
    4. Toxic Peripheral Neuropathy
      1. HIV treatment with Nucleoside analogues (e.g. DDI)
  2. Management
    1. Symptomatic treatment
    2. Tricyclic Antidepressants
    3. Narcotic Analgesics (if needed)

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