HIV-1 associated cognitive/motor complex in an injecting drug user

1 October 1991

journal article
case report
Published by Taylor & Francis in AIDS Care

Vol. 3 (4) , 373-381
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540129108251593

Abstract

The clinical and social consequences of AIDS dementia complex/HIV-1 associated cognitive/motor complex (ADC/HACC) in drug users have not been well documented. The value of prospective serial neuropsychological, neuroradiological and neurophysiological measurements to assist diagnosis of ADC/HACC in patients with premorbid personality disorder and intercurrent drug use is demonstrated. The psychosocial problems resulting from ADC/HACC with respect to community care and the location of hospitalization is considered. The relevance of the 1984 Mental Health Act (Scotland) with regard to drug users with ADC/HACC is discussed.

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