Abstract
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus type I in children causes variable clinical symptoms. It can lead to asymptomatic disease as well as to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. In this review we describe the clinical picture, the immunological abnormalities, the mode of transmission, and the preventive measures in case of HIV-I infection.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology*
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / prevention & control
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / transmission
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Antibodies, Viral / isolation & purification
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Child
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HIV Antibodies
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Humans
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T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / immunology
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T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / immunology
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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HIV Antibodies