AIDS dementia, or HIV-associated dementia, is a serious symptom of AIDS that is usually seen in later stages of the disease. It's caused by the HIV virus spreading to the brain.
Symptoms include:
- Brain swelling (encephalitis)
- Memory loss
- Problems concentrating
- Problems with speaking
- Cognitive impairment
- Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Loss of motor skills
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Memory Disorders Clinic
Our Memory Disorders Clinic team is here to help you and your family from the first signs of memory loss through late-stage dementia.