Pediatrics & Therapeutics
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Abstract

Biological Monitoring of Children Living With HIV on ARVs at the Pediatric Ward of the Donka National Hospital

Camara Salematou Hassimiou, Aïssata Barry, Toure Amadou Oury*, Mariama Sadjo Diallo, Nabé Aminata, Doukouré Mamadou Aliou, Ibrahima Sory Diallo, Bangoura Mmah Aminata

Objective: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in children is a public health problem and a priority, as it is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in infants and children. Biological monitoring is just as essential as clinical and psychosocial monitoring, and forms part of the general monitoring of patients on Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a 15-month period from January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, in the pediatric department of Donka National Hospital. In the course of this study, all HIV-positive children aged 2 to 17 years followed and/or hospitalized in the department under antiretroviral treatment, and having performed the biological workup at treatment initiation and at M6 or M12 were included. Results: We found an active file of 182 patients in the department, all of whom were on ARVs. The number of HIVpositive individuals included in this study was 30. The age range 5 to 9 years was the most represented at 56.7%, with extremes of 2 and 14 years. Females accounted for 56.7%, with a gender ratio Male/Female=0.76. Conclusion: Prevention through education remains the most accessible weapon for developing countries. For a real reduction in HIV prevalence. The provision of a high-performance technical platform, decentralization of ECP and ongoing staff training will improve biological monitoring of children living with HIV.

Published Date: 2024-11-29; Received Date: 2024-10-30