Michelle Kvalsund, D.O. publishes research in the Journal of Neurological Sciences

The study found that modifiable risk factors such as poor diet and use of non-antiretroviral drugs are associated with the presence of neuropathy in HIV patients.

Highlights 

• Peripheral neuropathy is common in HIV+ and HIV negative Zambian outpatients.
• Presence of an asymptomatic neuropathy sign is common, especially in rural Zambia.
• Modifiable dietary and medication exposures are associated with HIV neuropathy.
• In HIV negative participants, age and education are associated with neuropathy.
• Nutritional deficiencies are frequent, but diabetes is rare among neuropathy cases.