Rapid progression of HIV infection in infancy.
Indian Pediatr
;
2009 Jan; 46(1): 53-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-12434
ABSTRACT
Transmission of HIV from mother to child can occur in utero, during labor or after delivery via breast feeding. Data on the fate of babies born with HIV in India are scarce. We present details of 25 infants with perinatally acquired HIV infection (virologically confirmed) to highlight the observed high rate of morbidity and mortality within the first 18 months of life. Our findings of rapid disease progression among perinatally infected HIV positive children underline the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
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HIV Infections
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Prospective Studies
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
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Disease Progression
Type of study:
Observational study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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