A study of Anti Retro viral therapy for HIV infection in pediatric  age group in Rajasthan.

Dr. Alok Upadhyaya; Dr. Rakesh Bilwal

Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2016

A study of Anti Retro viral therapy for HIV infection in pediatric age group in Rajasthan.

Dr. Alok Upadhyaya, Dr. Rakesh Bilwal

Abstract :

Introduction: More than 1,000 children are newly infected with HIV every day, and of these more than half will die as a result of AIDS because of a lack of access to HIV treatment. Material & Methods: In this study (Dr. S.N. medical college, jodhpur) 280 HIV positive children (1–15 year age) were enrolled. 5 Ml venous blood was drawn by patients, then serum was separated for CD4 count and HIV by ELISA. Result: After anti retroviral therapy there was significant decrease in number of cases with immunosuppression. Conclusion: Transmission of HIV reduced by antiretroviral therapy during antenatal period.