AIDS with special reference to pediatric aspect.
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1992-03-01
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The article discusses the disease AIDS, and its increasing incidence all over the world. The alarming rise of HIV infection amongst those tested in India is noted. The projection as made by WHO are mentioned. The various modes of transmission of HIV infection and the high risk groups for each mode are identified. Clinical manifestation of an adult case is followed by that of a pediatric patient in whom the infection is mostly transplacental. The risk of TAA amongst children is highlighted as also the difference between adult and pediatric AIDS. Diagnosis of AIDS, its management, prognosis and prevention are mentioned. The similarity between HIV-1, SIV and HIV-2 induced immunodeficiency is recorded.
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Kamat JR, Kumta NB. AIDS with special reference to pediatric aspect. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1992 Mar; 46(3): 75-82