Abstract
This nested case-control study assessed the putative protective effect of human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) against HIV-1-related dementia (dementia). The HHV-8 seropositivity of 210 male age- and HIV disease stage-matched cases and controls was compared. The overall HHV-8 seropositivity of 66% was similar among demented HIV-infected cases and nondemented HIV-infected controls.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 950-953 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 24 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology