When should children with HIV infection be started on antiretroviral therapy?

The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) dramatically improved the prognosis for both adults and children infected with HIV who had access to treatment. However, the optimal timing for initiating treatment remains controversial, particularly in children. This debate lays out the ca...

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Main Authors: Steven B Welch, Di Gibb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-03-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2270305?pdf=render
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Summary:The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) dramatically improved the prognosis for both adults and children infected with HIV who had access to treatment. However, the optimal timing for initiating treatment remains controversial, particularly in children. This debate lays out the case for deferred treatment against the case for early initiation of HAART in children.
ISSN:1549-1277
1549-1676