HIV-positive patients with major depressive disorder are associated with what?
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with poor virologic outcomes and faster HIV progression. Although persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) HIV RNA is associated with MDD, it is unknown whether MDD is associated with detectable CSF virus when plasma virus is undetectable in persons taking antiretroviral drugs (CSF viral escape). MDD is associated with increased risk for CSF viral escape. Ongoing CSF viral replication may occur in more persons than previously estimated. Careful evaluation and treatment of depression may improve HIV...