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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children
General references
Epidemiology
Epidemiology references
Transmission of HIV
Classification
Symptoms and Signs
Children receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Natural history in untreated children
Complications of HIV in children
Diagnosis
HIV-specific tests
HIV testing schedules for pregnant women and newborns
Additional tests after HIV diagnosis
Diagnosis reference
Treatment
Indications for ART in children
Adherence to ART
Monitoring
Prevention of opportunistic infections
Psychosocial approach to children with HIV infection
Routine vaccinations
Treatment reference
Transition to Adult Care
Prognosis
Prevention
Prevention of perinatal transmission
Prevention of adolescent transmission
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP reference
Key Points
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Antiretroviral Therapy in Children
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