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Rapid progression of HIV infection in infancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19179719     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Transmission of HIV from mother to child can occur in utero, during labor or after delivery via breast feeding. Data on the fate of babies born with HIV in India are scarce. We present details of 25 infants with perinatally acquired HIV infection (virologically confirmed) to highlight the observed high rate of morbidity and mortality within the first 18 months of life. Our findings of rapid disease progression among perinatally infected HIV positive children underline the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Authors:
N Poorana Ganga Devi; R Shenbagavalli; K Ramesh; S Nataraja Rathinam; Soumya Swaminathan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian pediatrics     Volume:  46     ISSN:  0019-6061     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian Pediatr     Publication Date:  2009 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-30     Completed Date:  2009-04-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985062R     Medline TA:  Indian Pediatr     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  53-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Tuberculosis Research Center, Chennai, India
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
Disease Progression
Female
HIV Infections / diagnosis,  immunology,  mortality*,  therapy,  transmission
Humans
India / epidemiology
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
Prospective Studies

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