To determine the prevalence of HIV associated Neurological Disorder (HAND) in a population of HIV positive patients within a primary care setting compared with the HIV negative population. The investigators aim is to assess the use of optimal screening methods to assess HAND. For this the investigators will be comparing the performance of a group of persons who are HIV positive and a group of persons who are HIV negative to test their memory and concentration abilities over-time.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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The primary outcome measure is percentage of patients with abnormal (-1.5 SD in 2 domains) CogState battery in HIV positive patients vs HIV negative patients.
Timeframe: 12 months