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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Infants and Children
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The following English-language resources may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. See the following US government sites for information on drug treatment, including adverse effects, dosing (especially for information on fixed-dose combination products), and drug interactions, educational materials, and quick links to related topics: ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov/Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living with HIV:Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Recommendations for the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs During Pregnancy and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV Transmission in the United States ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Appendix C: CDC Pediatric HIV CD4 Cell Count/Percentage and HIV-Related Diseases Categorization ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Diagnosis of HIV Infection in Infants and Children ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Maternal HIV Testing and Identification of Perinatal HIV Exposure ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Appendix A: Pediatric Antiretroviral Drug Information ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Management of Infants Born to People with HIV Infection ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Children with and Exposed to HIV ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Adults and Adolescents with HIV ClinicalInfo.HIV.gov:Infant Feeding for Individuals with HIV in the United States World Health Organization:Guideline: Updates on HIV and Infant Feeding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF):Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screeningrecommendation statement (2019) The following resources provide information about various other prevention, treatment, and education aspects of HIV/AIDS: New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute HIV Clinical Guidelines Program:Disseminates practical, evidence-based clinical guidelines that promote quality medical care for people in New York who are living with and/or are at risk of acquiring HIV and certain other illnesses New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute:Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) guidelines, education, and training for HIV prevention New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute:Comprehensive information regarding all aspects of HIV/AIDS, including treatment, social awareness, resources for consumers, and training for professionals UNAIDS:Comprehensive information on how the organization directs, advocates, coordinates, and provides technical support needed to connect leadership from governments, the private sector, and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services National Clinician Consultation Center:Up-to-date HIV/AIDS guidelines and key treatment protocols for HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and exposure American Academy of Pediatrics:Transitioning HIV-Infected Youth Into Adult Health Care Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Services Hotline 1-888-HIV-8765 (1-888-448-8765): Free 24-hour clinical consultation and advice on treating pregnant women with HIV infection and their infants 