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  • Title: HIV infection in children.
    Author: Akinsete I.
    Journal: Niger Pop; 1993; ():42-4. PubMed ID: 12318630.
    Abstract:
    The World Health Organization estimates that more than 1 million children are infected worldwide with HIV. With 1 in 40 adults in sub-Saharan Africa estimated to be infected with HIV, the scenario has already been painted for a grim future of HIV-infected infants borne to infected mothers. AIDS/HIV is indeed a global problem against which prevention and control strategies are urgently needed. Controlling the incidence of HIV infection among heterosexuals will allow control over the incidence of congenital and perinatal infection. Efforts must be made to reduce the use of blood transfusions in the management of anemia and health care workers must be taught how to use blood supplies and transfusions appropriately. Discussed are: the vertical transmission of HIV; blood transfusion and the use of contaminated needles; clinical manifestations of AIDS in children; HIV infection diagnosis in infants and children; the management of HIV-infected children; vaccination; prognosis; and major and minor signs of pediatric AIDS.
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