Pediatric HIV Infection

Pediatric HIV Infection

HIV infection by maternal transmission is increasing in the world due to the increase in infected women who are not receiving appropriate antiretroviral therapy. Prognosis of HIV infection in children is poor because the newborn has an immature immune system. Early diagnosis and therapy are needed t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Teresa Espanol, Isabel Caragol, Pere Soler, Manuel Hernez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2004-12-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Subjects:
Anti Retroviral Agents
Antigens
CD4
Vertical Transmission
Online Access:https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/84
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Summary:HIV infection by maternal transmission is increasing in the world due to the increase in infected women who are not receiving appropriate antiretroviral therapy. Prognosis of HIV infection in children is poor because the newborn has an immature immune system. Early diagnosis and therapy are needed to avoid the development of AIDS. New therapies are becoming available but prevention of infection, through maternal therapy during pregnancy, is the most effective measure in avoiding this infection through this transmission route.
ISSN:1735-1502
1735-5249

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