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Neuropsychiatric aspects of AIDS: a case report.

Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 1986 Jan;8(1):7-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86109485
Price WA; Forejt J

Abstract: The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a diverse disease that can affect all the systems of the human body. Frequently it can present initially as a neurologic or psychiatric illness due in part to the various infectious and neoplastic illnesses often encountered in susceptible individuals. Psychiatrists should be aware of the signs and symptoms of AIDS since they can be in the position to make the diagnosis first. A case of AIDS presenting as a psychiatric illness is described and its implications discussed further.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS/ PSYCHOLOGY Adult Case Report Depressive Disorder/*COMPLICATIONS Human Male Organic Mental Disorders/*COMPLICATIONS Psychotherapy JOURNAL ARTICLE

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