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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Stroke in Young Patients
Arch Neurol 54:1150-1153, Qureshi,A.I.,et al, 1997
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Article Abstract
Our study suggests that HIV infection is associated with an increased risk of stroke,particularly cerebral infarction in young patients.This risk is probably mediated by increased susceptibility of HIV-infected patients to meningitis and protein S deficiency.
 
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