Psychiatric patients presenting with HIV-infection in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

ABSTRACT

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a serious threat of depopulation in several developing African countries. This study analyses 20 HIV infected patients who were admitted at Muhimbili psychiatric unit from 1st January 1988 till 30th June 1989. Psychiatric symptoms with their respective diagnoses included various physical manifestations of HIV infections are tabulated. Relevant neurological changes are discussed in light of other views