Microbiology 7 - HIV in African children Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most important risk factor for mother to child HIV transmission?
A
Maternal plasma viral load
2
Q
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
3
Q
What structural brain changes may be present in HIV encephalopathy?
A
Basal ganglia calcification
Atrophy
White matter changes
