Peripheral neuropathies associated with HIV and hepatitis C co-infection: a review

Date Published:
10/2005

Publication Type:
Journal Article

Authors:

Secondary:
AIDS (London, England)

Volume:
19 Suppl 3

Pagination:
S135-9

URL:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Keywords:
Guillain-Barre Syndrome;Internal;Mononeuropathies;Polyradiculopathy

Abstract:
<p>Co-infection with HIV and hepatitis C has become increasingly prevalent. It is a major source of morbidity in HIV-infected populations. Distal symmetric polyneuropathy is the most common form of peripheral neuropathy in HIV as well as hepatitis C mono-infection. There is considerable overlap in the symptoms and signs of HIV and hepatitis C neuropathy. It is not known whether there are additive or synergistic effects on the peripheral nerve by these two viruses. There is a need for studies to further elucidate the mechanisms involved.</p>