The neuropathology in AIDS-related dementia
A) involves the formation of plaques and tangles in the brain.
B) tends to result in focal damage in the brain.
C) includes generalized atrophy in the brain.
D) preferentially affects the frontal and temporal lobes in the brain.

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AIDS-related dementia is associated with generalized atrophy in the brain, rather than focal damage or the formation of plaques and tangles. This atrophy is most prominent in the subcortical regions of the brain, including the basal ganglia and the white matter. While the frontal and temporal lobes can be affected, this is not a consistent finding, and other brain regions may also be involved.

The Neuropathology in AIDS-Related Dementia