AIDS dementia is a disease that destorys the white matter of the brain

Secondary dementia just means dementia caused by some other condition, such as AIDS, stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis.

Secondary dementia just means dementia caused by some other condition, such as AIDS, stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis.

AIDS Related Complex

1) Suppressed immune system

2) AIDS dementia complex - similar to dementia affecting people in the mid 50 to 60.

3) Once the immune system is down, other opportunistic virus or bacterial infection will invade the body resulting in cancer or serious illness.

Hope that answers your question.