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Dementia Due to HIV Infection (cont.)

Medical Author:
Florian P Thomas, MD, MA, PhD
Medical Editor:
Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Helmi L Lutsep, MD

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Follow-up

If you have AIDS dementia complex, you should have regular and frequent visits with your health care provider. These visits allow repeat testing to monitor your condition, review of symptoms, and adjustments to treatment if needed. The visits also permit the health care provider to assess whether your care is appropriate.
 
Persons with advanced dementia may require inpatient care in a nursing home or similar facility.

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