| Autor: |
Rajani, H. S., Narayanappa, D. |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Sep2018, Vol. 9 Issue 9, p37-41, 5p |
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Objective: Present descriptive prospective study was undertaken to know the clinical spectrum of HIV infection in children. Method: 72 children from 2 months to 10 years presenting for confirmation of diagnosis of HIV infection were evaluated. HIV infection was confirmed by serological tests. Children were categorized as per CDC clinical classification of pediatric HIV. Results: Majority of children were between 18 months to 5 Years .Predominant mode of transmission was vertical transmission. Only 4 children were asymptomatic. 37( 51.4 %) children had category C symptoms. Bacterial infections were more common than opportunistic infections. Conclusion: Initial manifestations of HIV infection are nonspecific and overlap symptoms of other common illnesses. Thus high index of clinical suspicion is necessary to diagnose HIV infection in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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