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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A clinic within the Department of Geriatrics providing diagnosis and care for memory loss diseases, offering evaluation, treatment, and caregiver support for patients experiencing…