Distal sensory neuropathy and pain in HIV-1 patients: retrospective study.

HIV-1 associated neuropathy remains an issue that interferes with patient’s quality of life. Distal Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy (DSPN) is the common neuropathy associated with HIV-1 infection. We studied the role of HIV-1 in developing DSPN in 157 HIV-positive patients. Our results pointed to the potential role of HIV-1 in the etiology of DSPN and pain syndrome.