The effects of exposure to HIV in neonates at a referral hospital in South Africa

Abstract Background Fewer infants are infected with HIV through mother-to-child transmission, making HIV-exposed but uninfected (HEU) infants a growing population. HIV-exposure seems to affect immunology, early growth and development, and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Curr...

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Main Authors: Helena Mellqvist, Robin T. Saggers, Anders Elfvin, Elisabet Hentz, Daynia E. Ballot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02969-6