HIV-associated dementia: A diagnostic dilemma

BACKGROUND: Considerable clinical research has been conducted to increase our knowledge in understanding the underlying neuropathological significance of HIV viral infection. AIM: To find the incidence of HIV Associated Dementia in a suburban part of India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 6135 prospective cases from January 2008 to August 2010 were subjected to pretest counseling. Those willing were tested for HIV status using western blot test. RESULTS: 5688 (92.71%) underwent for detection of HIV.273 (4.8%) were tested positive. 246 out of these (90.10%) were put on ART. 1 (0.37%) was detected to have HAD stage II.38 cases (18.92%) had varied psychiatric symptoms. CONCLUSION: HAART has considerably reduced morbidity in HIV infection.