Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatic Steatosis in Children With Perinatal HIV on Early Antiretroviral Therapy Compared to HIV-Exposed Uninfected and HIV-Unexposed Children

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatic Steatosis in Children With Perinatal HIV on Early Antiretroviral Therapy Compared to HIV-Exposed Uninfected and HIV-Unexposed Children

ObjectivesWe evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for hepatic steatosis in South African children with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIV) who started treatment early and remain on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared to HIV-uninfected children.DesignA cross-sectional study from April 20...

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Main Authors: Penelope C. Rose, Etienne D. Nel, Mark F. Cotton, Richard D. Pitcher, Kennedy Otwombe, Sara H. Browne, Steve Innes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
paediatric
NAFLD
liver
fatty liver
hepatic fibrosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.893579/full

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