Opportunistic infections of the CNS, such as cryptococcal meningitis, cerebral toxoplasmosis, and tuberculous meningitis, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-positive individuals.

Table 1. Neuroimaging features of viral encephalitis or encephalopathy. HSV VZV HIV JEV JCV Influenza virus; MRI: abnormal findings by conventional MRI sequences ...

MRI: abnormal findings by conventional MRI sequences Abnormal intensity in limbic cortices, frontal and temporal lobes (hyperintense on FLAIR and T2-W, hypointense on T1-W) Abnormal intensities ...

HIV-associated dementia complex (HIV encephalitis) occurs in ~1/4 of infected individuals. Dementia is not usually evident until the late stages, after irreversible damage has occurred. Clayton A ...

brain tumor, MRI Despite potent antiretroviral therapy, HIV-associated dementia results in significant morbidity and mortality. Despite potent antiretroviral therapy, HIV-associated ...