Diagnosis of pediatric human immunodeficiency virus infection in resource-constrained settings.
The majority of children infected with human immunodeficiency virus live in resource-constrained settings and die without an established diagnosis. Definitive laboratory diagnosis in children younger than 12-18 months requires virologic testing; however, antibody testing is often the only option available. Antibody testing provides a definitive diagnosis in older children but is frequently not used. Children meeting clinical criteria should be treated regardless of availability of laboratory diagnoses.
Ginsburg
Amy Sarah
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Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA. aginsburg@pedaids.org
Miller
Anna
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Wilfert
Catherine M
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000379:methods; D000465:Algorithms; D003906:Developing Countries; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000097:blood; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000821:virology; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*
D015483:HIV Antibodies