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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Neurocognitive outcome of HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy at Red Cross Children's Hospital

Abstract

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Central nervous system involvement contributes significantly to the morbidity and mortality of paediatric HIV infection. The spectrum of CNS morbidity varies from minor developmental disabilities to severe, progressive encephalopathy. Therefore regular developmental evaluation should be regarded as an essential component of the overall care of HIV-infected children. Antiretroviral therapy may arrest or even reverse neurocognitive and motor deficits associated with HIV infection.

Degree

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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
Year dc:date.issued
2004

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Smith, Lara
Advisors dc:contributor.advisor
  • Adnams, Colleen
  • Eley, Brian

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11190
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11190

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Smith, Lara. Neurocognitive outcome of HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy at Red Cross Children's Hospital. Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11190