Toxic-Induced Encephalopathy Following Chemsex in a Young HIV-Positive Male: A Complex Case of Acute Cognitive Impairment with Anterograde Amnesia and Behavioral Alterations.
Alexy InciarteLorena de la MoraEmilio Huaier-ArriazuBerta TorresSilvia CañizaresElizabeth ZamoraMontserrat LagunoAna Gonzalez-CordónAlberto FoncillasIvan ChiviteJúlia CalvoJuan AmbrosioniEsteban MartínezJose Luis BlancoJ M MiroMaria Martinez-RebollarJosep MallolasPublished in: Infectious diseases and therapy (2024)
The detailed analysis of this case underpins the severe neurological consequences that can manifest from heavy substance use. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, including neuroimaging and neuropsychological assessments, are crucial in elucidating the full spectrum of substance-induced cognitive impairments. There is an urgent need for enhanced public awareness and preventative measures, especially in the context of chemsex, to bring forth multifaceted health, social, and government implications that modern society must adeptly navigate.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- hiv positive
- healthcare
- drug induced
- high glucose
- mental health
- cognitive impairment
- diabetic rats
- antiretroviral therapy
- early onset
- south africa
- public health
- liver failure
- endothelial cells
- oxidative stress
- mild cognitive impairment
- intensive care unit
- risk assessment
- aortic dissection
- hepatitis b virus
- social media
- subarachnoid hemorrhage