New-onset Psychosis in Aids
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چکیده
Psychotic symptoms during the course of HIV infection constitute a known complication. New-onset psychosis, diagnosed usually by exclusion of other psychoses, is characterized by distinct constellation of symptoms and a varied clinical course, and has been linked to putative neurotransmitter pathology in cortical neurones. A case of new-onset psychosis in AIDS is discussed and it's theoretical and practical importance highlighted.
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