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ArticleInfection & chemotherapy2024

Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Children on Treatment in Southern Morocco: A 12-Years Retrospective Follow-up Study.

Hayat Iziki, Souad Yakini, Raja Ouabich, Abdelaaziz Bounabe, Nezha Doukkani, Naima Ben-Abjaou, Sanae Ben Taleb, Hicham Blaak, Amal Boutib, Amina Barkat

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10 authors.

Hayat IzikiHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2798-7672
Souad YakiniLaboratory of Mother-Child Health and Nutrition Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4983-6503
Raja OuabichLDPU, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1463-5387
Abdelaaziz BounabeHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0088-3857
Nezha DoukkaniHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9975-523X
Naima Ben-AbjaouHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4156-680X
Sanae Ben TalebHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7532-028X
Hicham BlaakHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3291-5874
Amal BoutibLaboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3242-8446
Amina BarkatLaboratory of Mother-Child Health and Nutrition Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-2751

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children is a significant public health concern, increasing the risk of infant mortality. Immunodeficiency caused by HIV favors the development of opportunistic infections (OIs), which are responsible for over 90% of HIV-related deaths. This study seeks to determine the primary OIs in children with HIV followed at the Hassan II Regional Hospital Center in Sous Massa, during the period from 2012 to 2023. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective study is the first in Morocco to investigate OIs among HIV-infected children. It analyzed 76 complete medical records, using a data collection form designed based on existing literature.

resultsThis study revealed that 37% of participants were suffering from OIs, mainly diarrhea (11%), tuberculosis (9%) and pneumonia (7%).There was a significant correlation between OIs and HIV clinical stage (

conclusionThe study highlights the importance of early detection, prevention, and adherence to treatment in reducing this burden. Management of anemia is essential.

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Antiretroviral treatment ARVHuman immunodeficiency virusMortalityOpportunistic infectionsProphylaxis

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PMID39370121
PMCPMC11458494

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