Research progress of HIV-related cognitive impairment / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

The prevalence rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related neurological cognitive impairment is very high, which not only affects the quality of life and daily function, but also is an important death factor.Since the pathophysiology of HIV-related neurological impairment has not been fully i dentified, prevention of HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment becomes particularly important.However, the complexity and specificity of HIV-related neurological cognitive impairment make preventive research progress slowly.This review article will mainly describe the clinical features, risk factors, and pathogenesis of HIV-related neurological impairment, and discuss its latest advances in treatment.