Is it possible to detect lingering HIV in the brain? MRI scans can do it, say scientists! according to : Zee News

"Thankfully this is less common now that we can treat HIV, but up to half of HIV patients still report cognitive problems," Gupta said. The team looked at data from 146 HIV patients who were investigated for cognitive problems between 2011 and 2015. "HIV treatments have come a long way, but patients whose HIV is suppressed by drugs can still have cognitive problems due to HIV related inflammation," said Gupta. These changes in the brain, called diffuse white matter signal abnormalities, are linked to cognitive problems and can be triggered by inflammation in the brain caused by HIV infection. Normally, the primary tests for diagnosing HIV and AIDs include the ELISA Test – ELISA, which stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, is used to detect HIV infection.




"Thankfully this is less common now that we can treat HIV, but up to half of HIV patients still report cognitive problems," Gupta said. LONDON: MRI scans can help identify when HIV is persisting in the brain despite effective drug treatment, scientists including one of Indian origin have found. "HIV treatments have come a long way, but patients whose HIV is suppressed by drugs can still have cognitive problems due to HIV related inflammation," said Gupta. "Before we had effective treatments for HIV, AIDS often led to dementia and other problems in the brain," said Professor Ravi Gupta from University College London (UCL). "MRI scans can help to diagnose these patients, whether showing an elevated risk of HIV-related problems or finding a different cause that can then be treated," he said.

MRI scans may help identify HIV lingering in the brain: Study

MRI scans can help identify when HIV is persisting in the brain despite effective drug treatment, scientists have found. "Thankfully this is less common now that we can treat HIV, but up to half of HIV patients still report cognitive problems," Gupta said. Read more"Our new study shows that MRI scans could help to identify high-risk individuals for further follow-up tests," Gupta said. The team looked at data from 146 HIV patients who were investigated for cognitive problems between 2011 and 2015. These changes in the brain, called diffuse white matter signal abnormalities, are linked to cognitive problems and can be triggered by inflammation in the brain caused by HIV infection.


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