The neuropathology of ________ involves various changes in the brain, among them generalized atrophy, edema (swelling), inflammation, and patches of demyelination.
A) early-onset Alzheimer's disease
B) late-onset Alzheimer's disease.
C) vascular dementia
D) HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment

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The given neuropathology is commonly seen in HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment (HAND), which results from the direct effects of HIV on the brain. In HAND, there may be generalized brain atrophy, white matter abnormalities, and inflammation due to infiltrating macrophages and microglia. HIV may also cause demyelination in different areas of the brain, leading to cognitive and motor dysfunction.

The Neuropathology of ________ Involves Various Changes in the Brain