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Table 3 Diagnosis of HAD Versus Absence of HAD Based on Frascati Criteria

From: Normative scores for a brief neuropsychological battery for the detection of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) among South Africans

 

Absence of HAD (incorporating MND, ANI, and No NP Impairment)

HIV-Associated dementia

(HAD)

Level of NP impairment

No to mild NP impairment

Moderate to severe NP impairment.

Level of Functional Status Impairment

No to mild impairment in everyday activities; may need help with complex tasks, able to perform basic Activities of daily living, walks without assistance.

Moderate to severe impairment in everyday activities ; needs help with many or most activities

Number SD below population norm on neuropsychological test

1-2: ANI and MND

0-1: No NP Impairment

≥ 2.0

Number of domains impaired

ANI and MND: ≥ 2 HAD: ≥ 2

No NP Impairment: 0-1

Exclusion criteria

Absence of criteria for delirium or dementia.

Condition cannot be explained by another comorbid condition e.g. substance use, infections or neuropsychiatric disorder

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