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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Children
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Children and Adolescents
Transmission of HIV Infection
Newborns and young children
Adolescents
Symptoms
Children with untreated HIV infection
Children with HIV infection treated with antiretroviral medications
Diagnosis
Pregnant women
Newborns and all children under 18 months of age
Children over 18 months of age and adolescents
Monitoring
Treatment
Medications
Monitoring
Adherence
Preventing opportunistic infections
Routine childhood vaccinations
Social issues
Transition to Adult Care
Prognosis
Prevention
Preventing transmission from infected mother to child
Preventing transmission from infected children to others
Preventing transmission for adolescents
Preventive treatment before exposure
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