PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS OF HIV-1 ENCEPHALITIS

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) is a member of Lentivirus genus of retroviruses that can determine a relatively slow encephalitis. The pathogenesis of HIV-1 encephalitis (HIVE) can be discussed in terms of neuroinvasion, neurotropism and neurovirulence. Several mechanisms are implicated...

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Main Authors: Mihaela Simu, Elena-Cecilia Rosca, Ruxandra Dana Chirileanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2007-12-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Neurology
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Online Access:https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_NEUROLOGY/Revista_Romana_de_NEUROLOGIE-2007-Nr.4/RJN_2007_4_Art-03.pdf