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Pediatric human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: an overview.

Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):7-17. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229278
Layton TL; Davis-McFarland E; Department of Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central; University, Durham 27707, USA.

Abstract: This article covers the epidemiological manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in children, demographic statistics, and information on the three modes of virus transmission. The various opportunistic diseases and neurological dysfunction that characterize pediatric HIV are described. The Center for Disease Control pediatric HIV classification system is presented, and the developmental disorders often found in children with HIV are discussed. The Universal Disease Precautions of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) for clinicians is also presented.
Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/DRUG THERAPY/ EPIDEMIOLOGY Antiviral Agents/THERAPEUTIC USE AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/DIAGNOSIS/EPIDEMIOLOGY/ PREVENTION & CONTROL Child Child, Preschool Communication Disorders/*COMPLICATIONS/EPIDEMIOLOGY Developmental Disabilities/*COMPLICATIONS Female Human HIV Seropositivity/*COMPLICATIONS/DRUG THERAPY/EPIDEMIOLOGY Infant Male Severity of Illness Index United States/EPIDEMIOLOGY

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