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bingousmle - 05-18-10 01:28
HIV encephalopathy is characterized by all of the following signs and symptoms except
a. Difficulties with concentration and memory
b. Psychomotor retardation
c. Symptoms of motor dysfunction such as hyperreflexia and gait abnormalities
d. Delirium
e. Abnormal CSF examination
bingousmle - 05-18-10 01:28
HIV encephalopathy is characterized by all of the following signs and symptoms except
a. Difficulties with concentration and memory
b. Psychomotor retardation
c. Symptoms of motor dysfunction such as hyperreflexia and gait abnormalities
d. Delirium
e. Abnormal CSF examination
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#6
Re: HIV babbu5508 - 05-19-10 14:06 My answer is: e.
Elevated myelin basic protein (MBP) levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) provide a marker for central nervous system demyelination but is not routinely done.
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Re: HIV paperp - 10-19-10 16:59 My answer is: e.
is this because it is neither a sign nor symptom... there is definitely abnormal csf
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