A tetrad of neurologic signs sensitive to early human immunodeficiency virus brain disease.

摘要: To the Editor. —During course of detailed serial examinations on 40 patients between ages 22 and 49 years with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)—related complex or AIDS as defined by criteria from Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta (90% years), I have noted that prior to development early dementia at least one more following tetrad is found be present: glabellar snout release signs, slowed saccadic eye movements, difficulty repeating five numbers backward. Once even mild clinically apparent human virus (HIV) supervened, three four were present. Conversely, yet observe a patient none this experience cognitive problem recent onset an organic basis; these usually psychiatrically related disorder mood thought. The sign was evaluated