Clinical profile of H1N1 positive HIV- infected children.
We report five cases of HIV infected children, who presented with flu-like symptoms and were diagnosed to have H1N1 infection (swine origin influenza). Four of these children were admitted with respiratory distress and pneumonia and were managed in swine flu isolation ICU. Two children required nonivasive ventilatory support. All children recovered completely and at discharge were referred for initiation of ART.
Kulkarni
Rajesh
R
Department of Pediatrics, BJ Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India. docrajesh75@yahoo.com
Kinikar
Aarti
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Valvi
Chhaya
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D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D053139:Oseltamivir / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D053139:Oseltamivir