Children Hiv Infected
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13. Auditory Alterations in Children Infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus Verified Through Auditory Processing Test
Abstract Introduction The auditory system of HIV-positive children may have deficits at various levels, such as the high incidence of problems in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss. Objective The objective of this study is to characterize the development of children infected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the Simplified Auditory Pro
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2017-03
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14. Role of Candida species from HIV infected children in enamel caries lesions: an in vitro study
Abstract Objectives This study analyzed the capacity of Candida spp. from dental biofilm of HIV infected (HIV+) children to demineralize primary molar enamel in vitro by Transversal Microhardness (TMH), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and the quantity of calcium ions (Ca2+) released from the enamel. Material and Methods Candida spp. samples were isolated
J. Appl. Oral Sci.. Publicado em: 2017-02
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15. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy of Brazilian HIV-infected children and their caregivers
Abstract Background Successful treatment of HIV-positive children requires a high level of adherence (at least 95%) to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Adherence is influenced by factors related to the child and caregivers. Objectives To evaluate children and caregivers characteristics associated to children's adherence. Methods Cross-sectional study
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-10
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16. Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Emergent and re-emergent waterborne protozoans have become a worldwide public health problem, especially among vulnerable groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional study evaluated 17 HIV-infected children and their families. RESULTS: A high (76.5%) percentage of parasite-infected children was observed, even among children with CD4+ T-ce
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-12
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17. Impaired bone mineral accrual in prepubertal HIV-infected children: a cohort study
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate bone mass accrual and determine the influence of clinical, anthropometric, dietary and biochemical parameters on bone mass. METHODS: A cohort study including 35 prepubertal HIV-infected children, between 7 and 12 years, attended at a referral center. At time 1 (T1) and time 2 (T2), patients were assessed according to clini
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2015-12
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18. Effectiveness of the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Bahia, Brazil
ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Antiretroviral therapy and prophylaxis during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods, cesarean delivery and avoidance of breast milk significantly reduce vertical transmission of HIV.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and determine the rate of vertical transmission in a
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2015-10
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19. Prevalence of and risk factors for late diagnosis of HIV infection in Brazilian infants and children
INTRODUCTION: Late human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis is an important cause of HIV-related morbidity and mortality in infants and children. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study of HIV-infected children diagnosed in Sergipe, in northeastern Brazil, between 2002 and 2011 aimed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for late HIV diagnosi
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-06
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20. Tuberculosis in HIV-infected infants, children, and adolescents in Latin America
Objective:To evaluate the occurrence, clinical presentations and diagnostic methods for tuberculosis in a cohort of HIV-infected infants, children and adolescents from Latin America.Methods:A retrospective analysis of children with tuberculosis and HIV was performed within a prospective observational cohort study conducted at multiple clinical sites in Latin
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2015-02
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21. Incidence of congenital toxoplasmosis among infants born to HIV-coinfected mothers: case series and literature review
Introduction:There is a paucity of data on the occurrence of congenital toxoplasmosis in children born to mothers dually infected with HIV and Toxoplasma gondii.Objective:To evaluate aspects of the mother–infant pairs associated with vertical transmission of toxoplasmosis in women co-infected with HIV in a referral center for perinatally acquired infection
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-12
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22. Assessment of antioxidants status and superoxide dismutase activity in HIV-infected children
Objective: This study aims to assess the nutritional status of selenium, copper and zinc; and also the erythrocyte superoxide dismutase activity of HIV-infected children compared to a control group. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with prepubertal HIV-infected children (n = 51) and their healthy siblings (n = 32). All biochemical measurem
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-09
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23. Prevalence of lipodystrophy and risk factors for dyslipidemia in HIV-infected children in Brazil
The aim of present study was to describe the frequency of lipodystrophy syndrome associated with HIV (LSHIV) and factors associated with dyslipidemia in Brazilian HIV infected children. HIV infected children on antiretroviral treatment were evaluated (nutritional assessment, physical examination, and laboratory tests) in this cross-sectional study. Univariat
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-08
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24. HIV/AIDS-related visceral leishmaniasis: a clinical and epidemiological description of visceral leishmaniasis in northern Brazil
Introduction: This study aimed to describe the main features of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), both related to and independent of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, in patients who were registered in Tocantins, Brazil. Methods: Data from 1,779 new patients with VL, 33 of whom were also infected with HIV, were reviewed. Results: The incidence of
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2014-01