Perinatal HIV infection and AIDS

Clin Perinatol. 1994 Mar;21(1):95-107.

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive review of the current understanding of the epidemiologic trends, diagnosis, and management of pediatric HIV infection and AIDS. Special emphasis is placed on the multisystem manifestations of pediatric HIV disease, and a rational systematic approach to management is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • HIV Infections* / congenital
  • HIV Infections* / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections* / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections* / therapy
  • HIV Infections* / transmission
  • Heart Diseases / etiology
  • Hematologic Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Liver Diseases / etiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / psychology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / therapy
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / etiology
  • Survival Rate