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18 maj 2022 · Evidence-based guidance for prevention of vertical HIV transmission during pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding has evolved steadily since 2010 leading to improved maternal health, reduced transmission, and improved early diagnosis in children living with HIV.
2 sie 2022 · HIV-positive children should be started on antiretroviral drugs (ARV) immediately. Yet in 2018, almost half of all children living with HIV were not taking ARVs. Once treatment begins, children must take their medicine regularly to stay healthy into adolescence and adulthood.
Globally, children under age 15 account for about 3 per cent of all people living with HIV, 9 per cent of new HIV infections and 12 per cent of all AIDS-related deaths. Children under 1 year of age are among those most vulnerable to HIV.
20 lut 2024 · Children living with HIV are immunized for most diseases in the same way as HIV-negative children. Check with your child’s health care provider about any special requirements for vaccinating children living with HIV.
16 lut 2022 · In this narrative review, we present key updates in HIV care and promising ART research among children and adolescents living with HIV. We particularly highlight the dolutegravir (DTG) research which informed the change of the World Health Organization (WHO) ART guidelines in this age group.
23 kwi 2021 · However, for paediatric patients (neonates, infants and children of age 12 or less), zidovudine with lamivudine/emtricitabine is a preferred option. For adolescents greater than the age of 12, it is an alternative .
10 lis 2021 · Single tablet regimens (STRs) have simplified antiretroviral therapy (ART) over the years in the adult human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) population. However, there is still a prevalent need to simplify regimens in children and adolescents living with HIV.
