The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa

dc.contributor.authorJoska, J A
dc.contributor.authorHoare, J
dc.contributor.authorStein, Dan J
dc.contributor.authorFlisher, A J
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-19T13:13:44Z
dc.date.available2016-04-19T13:13:44Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.date.updated2016-01-07T08:27:23Z
dc.description.abstractIn this review, the neuropathogenesis of HIV dementia (HIV-D) is discussed in the context of the local epidemic. HIV-D continues to be prevalent in the era of highly active anti-retroviral therapy. HIV neuro-invasion into the central nervous system may result in the development of separate HIV genotypes in an individual through compartmentalisation. The blood brain barrier continues to limit penetration of anti-retroviral drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid. Individuals with active neuro-inflammation appear to respond well to HAART. In some cases low grade neuro-degeneration persists with consequent clinical deterioration. In South Africa, the emergence of a sub-epidemic of HIV-D is being driven by various factors, including the incomplete coverage of HAART to all who need it, the late stage presentation of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and a co-occurring methamphetamine epidemic. Differences in viral subtype do not appear to confer protection against HIV-D. Implications for PLWHA who are at risk for HIV-D in South Africa are explored, with a view to providing suggestions for improving practice and research into this area.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationJoska, J. A., Hoare, J., Stein, D. J., & Flisher, A. J. (2011). The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa. <i>African Journal of Psychiatry</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18987en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationJoska, J A, J Hoare, Dan J Stein, and A J Flisher "The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa." <i>African Journal of Psychiatry</i> (2011) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18987en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationJoska, J. A., Hoare, J., Stein, D. J., & Flisher, A. J. (2011). The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa. African Journal of Psychiatry, 14(1).en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1994-8220en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Joska, J A AU - Hoare, J AU - Stein, Dan J AU - Flisher, A J AB - In this review, the neuropathogenesis of HIV dementia (HIV-D) is discussed in the context of the local epidemic. HIV-D continues to be prevalent in the era of highly active anti-retroviral therapy. HIV neuro-invasion into the central nervous system may result in the development of separate HIV genotypes in an individual through compartmentalisation. The blood brain barrier continues to limit penetration of anti-retroviral drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid. Individuals with active neuro-inflammation appear to respond well to HAART. In some cases low grade neuro-degeneration persists with consequent clinical deterioration. In South Africa, the emergence of a sub-epidemic of HIV-D is being driven by various factors, including the incomplete coverage of HAART to all who need it, the late stage presentation of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and a co-occurring methamphetamine epidemic. Differences in viral subtype do not appear to confer protection against HIV-D. Implications for PLWHA who are at risk for HIV-D in South Africa are explored, with a view to providing suggestions for improving practice and research into this area. DA - 2011 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - African Journal of Psychiatry LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2011 SM - 1994-8220 T1 - The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa TI - The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18987 ER - en_ZA
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dc.identifier.vancouvercitationJoska JA, Hoare J, Stein DJ, Flisher AJ. The neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africa. African Journal of Psychiatry. 2011; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18987.en_ZA
dc.languageengen_ZA
dc.publisherOMICS Internationalen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Healthen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.sourceAfrican Journal of Psychiatryen_ZA
dc.source.urihttp://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajpsy
dc.subject.otherDementia
dc.subject.otherHIV
dc.subject.otherHAART
dc.subject.otherSouth Africa
dc.titleThe neurobiology of HIV dementia: implications for practice in South Africaen_ZA
dc.typeJournal Articleen_ZA
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