Microbiology 7 - HIV in African children Flashcards

1
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What is the most important risk factor for mother to child HIV transmission?

A

Maternal plasma viral load

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Recall some clinical features of HIV in children, as well as some of the tell-tale infections they can get

A
Molluscum on face
Swelling of parotids
Lymphadenopathy
Oral candidiasis (which can extend to oesophagus) 
Sinusitis
Lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis 
Shingles >1 dermatome
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What structural brain changes may be present in HIV encephalopathy?

A

Basal ganglia calcification
Atrophy
White matter changes

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