Skin Diseases in Human Immunodeficiency Virus infected children in the era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: Epidemiological and Clinical Profile in Pediatric Department of Cotonou, Benin
Abstract:Unlike developed countries, most studies in low-income countries have shown an increase in morbidity and mortality, including dermatological manifestations, during the first two years of Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) especially during the first 6 months. The causes of this phenomenon are often entangled. The main ones are: Advanced immuno-depression at the time of treatment, SRI, severe malnutrition, difficulties in accessing ARVs and poor adherence or ineffective ARVs [1,3,6].Since the introduction of HAART i… Show more
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