Which of the following is true of dementia due to HIV disease?
A) It is common in persons with HIV who have not yet developed full-blown AIDS.
B) In advanced stages it may cause delusions, disorientation, and delirium.
C) The dementia rarely includes apathy and social withdrawal.
D) It is caused by a nutritional deficiency brought on by HIV-related malabsorption in the gut.

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Dementia due to HIV disease, also known as HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND), is a common complication in persons with HIV, even in those without full-blown AIDS. In advanced stages, it may cause delusions, disorientation, and delirium. Apathy and social withdrawal are common symptoms of HAND. It is not caused by a nutritional deficiency but by the direct and indirect effects of the virus on the central nervous system.

Which of the Following Is True of Dementia Due to HIV