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What is HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) & Its Symptoms
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HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) is a collection of thinking, motor coordination, and mood problems experienced by people living with HIV. HAND is caused when the HIV virus enters the tissues of the central nervous system, causing damage and eventually disease.
The first signs of HAND are physical, including loss of motor skills, poor coordination, moving slowly, and tremors. Later symptoms of HAND can include attention & concentration problems, memory and learning difficulties, and deficits in executive function. Additionally, some people with HAND experience apathy and irritability, which can often be mistaken for depression.
https://www.laanonline.org/hiv-associated-neurocognitive-disorder-hand/
A Healthcare Provider's Guide to HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
(HAND): Diagnosis, pharmacologic management, non-pharmacologic, UCSF
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