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- Title
Patterns of postnatal growth in HIV-infected and HIV-exposed children.
- Authors
Isanaka, Sheila; Duggan, Christopher; Fawzi, Wafaie W
- Abstract
HIV infection can contribute to disturbances in both linear growth and weight gain in early childhood, with disturbances often apparent as early as 3 months of age. There is little evidence for a difference in the early growth of HIV-exposed but uninfected children compared to healthy controls. Owing to the close association of growth with immune function and clinical progression, an understanding of growth patterns may be an important tool to ensure the provision of appropriate care to HIV-infected and exposed children. Timely growth monitoring may be used to improve the clinical course and quality of life of these children.
- Publication
Nutrition reviews, 2009, Vol 67, Issue 6, p343
- ISSN
1753-4887
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1753-4887.2009.00207.x