The peripheral nerve complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

Muscle Nerve. 2003 Nov;28(5):542-52. doi: 10.1002/mus.10484.

Abstract

Peripheral nerve complications occurring in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are frequent and challenging. This review discusses these various complications according to the degree of advancement of HIV disease. Particular emphasis is placed upon emerging causes of neuropathy found in the context of HIV disease, such as infection with hepatitis C and human T-lymphotropic virus type I, as well as neuropathies related to antiretroviral medications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Peripheral Nerves / pathology*
  • Peripheral Nerves / virology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / pathology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / virology