HIV Infection in Children

As HIV infection in childhood increases, concomitant with the spread in adult infection, so too is there rapid expansion in our knowledge of the complexities of paediatric infection. Clearly, general paediatricians and other members of the multidisciplinary team of carers will increasingly be seeking guidance on management strategies to address a wide range of complex clinical problems. This very practical and concise volume discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, natural history and care of the HIV infected child. Drawing upon an international team of contributors, the considerable differences between European treatment strategies and those of North America can be contrasted and evaluated. This guide will be of particular interest to paediatricians, whether in a hospital, specialist unit or community based setting. General practitioners, obstetricians, nurses, counsellors and epidemiologists should also benefit from this book.

Spis treści:
1. Children and HIV infection
2. Paediatric HIV infection in the USA
3. Classification of HIV infection and definition of AIDS
4. Natural history of HIV infection in children
5. Diagnosis of HIV infection
6. Immunology of paediatric HIV infection
7. The HIV infected woman and issues related to pregnancy
8. Follow-up of the child born to an HIV infected woman
9. The infected child with HIV-related symptoms
10. The practical management of HIV infection in children
11. Antiretroviral therapy for disease progression
12. An overview of American paediatric treatment trials
13. The role of the nurse
14. Supporting families affected by HIV infection
15. Talking with the dying child and the bereaved child
16. Living with HIV
17. HIV infection in schools.