title: Ambulatory care of the HIV-infected child.
abstract: This article addresses issues related to the detection of HIV infection in children, primary care guidelines and modifications, treatment of HIV-associated problems, and supportive therapies within the context of family-centered care. This article also addresses the ongoing medical care of HIV-infected children and the necessity to coordinate efforts between parents and health care providers.
authors.affiliation: National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: O'Hara
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: D'Orlando
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011368:Professional-Family Relations