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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 reference
Epidemiology
Incidence
Mortality
Epidemiology references
Transmission of HIV
Transmission references
Classification
Classification reference
Symptoms and Signs
Children receiving combination antiretroviral therapy (ART)
Natural history of disease in untreated children
Complications of HIV in children
Symptoms and signs references
Diagnosis
HIV-specific tests
HIV testing schedules for pregnant patients and neonates
Additional tests after HIV diagnosis
Diagnosis references
Treatment
Indications for ART in children
Adherence to ART
Monitoring
Prevention of opportunistic infections
Psychosocial approach to children with HIV infection
Routine vaccinations
Treatment references
Transition to Adult Care
Transition to adult care references
Prognosis
Prognosis references
Prevention
Prevention of perinatal transmission
Prevention of perinatal transmission via human milk
Prevention of adolescent transmission
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Prevention references
Key Points
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Antiretroviral Therapy in Children
General reference
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