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. 2004 Dec;3(4):159-63.

Pediatric HIV Infection

Teresa Espanol  1 , Isabel Caragol, Pere Soler, Manuel Hernandez
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  • PMID: 17301408
Free article

Pediatric HIV Infection

Teresa Espanol et al. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004 Dec.
Free article

Abstract

HIV infection by maternal transmission is increasing in the world due to the increase in infected women who are not receiving appropriate antiretroviral therapy. Prognosis of HIV infection in children is poor because the newborn has an immature immune system. Early diagnosis and therapy are needed to avoid the development of AIDS. New therapies are becoming available but prevention of infection, through maternal therapy during pregnancy, is the most effective measure in avoiding this infection through this transmission route.

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