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Explain AIDS related encephalopathy?

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The expert analyzes the HIV infections which may cross blood brain barriers. How AIDS related to encephalopathy is found.

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It is a common complication of HIV infection, which may cross blood-brain barrier and infect the microglial cells of the brain. HIV causes aseptic meningitis, typically ...

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