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A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report, 2008
 UNAIDS
 Dec 01, 2008
 Internet Document

FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
 USAID Project Profiles: Children Affected by HIV/AIDS - Fourth Edition
January 2005
 Internet Document/Booklet
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
CD8+ T-Cell Interleukin-7 Receptor Alpha Expression as a Potential Indicator of Disease Status
in HIV-Infected Children.
Sharma TS, Hughes J, Murillo A, et al  
PLoS ONE. 2008;3(12):e3986
 Paper
 
Significantly skewed memory CD8(+) T cell subsets in HIV-1 infected infants during the first year of life.
Mansoor N, Abel B, Scriba TJ, et al  
Clin Immunol. 2008 Nov 7
 Abstract
 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Education and preparation of physicians entering an international pediatric AIDS program:
the Pediatric AIDS Corps.
 Schutze GE, Ferris MG, Jones DC, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Sep;22(9):709-14
 Abstract
 
Epidemiology of New Cases of HIV-1 Infection in Children Referred to the Metropolitan Pediatric Hospital
in Washington, DC.
 Rakhmanina NY, Sill A, Baghdassarian A, et al  
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Jul 25.
 Abstract
 
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 and Lean Body Mass in HIV-Infected Children.
 Chantry CJ, Hughes MD, Alvero C, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Jul 8.
 Abstract
 
Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Circulating IgD(+) Memory B Cells.
 Jacobsen MC, Thiébaut R, Fisher C, et al 
J Infect Dis. 2008 Jun 26.
 Abstract
 
Genetic Characterization of HIV Type 1 Long Terminal Repeat following Vertical Transmission.
 Mehta R, Ramakrishnan R, Doktor K, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2008 Mar 7
 Abstract
 
Planned Multiple Exposures to Autologous Virus in HIV Type 1-Infected Pediatric
Populations Increases HIV-Specific Immunity and Reduces HIV Viremia.
 Borkowsky W, Yogev R, Muresan P, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2008 Mar 7'
Abstract
 
Markers for predicting mortality in untreated HIV-infected children in resource-limited settings:
a meta-analysis.
Cross Continents Collaboration for Kids (3Cs4kids) Analysis and Writing Committee.
 AIDS. 2008 Jan 2;22(1):97-105.
 Abstract
 
Selective pressures of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) during pediatric
infection.
 Leal E, Janini M, Diaz RS.
Infect Genet Evol. 2007 Jul 22;
 Abstract
 
Knowledge and Attitudes Toward HIV/AIDS and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among
Caribbean African American Female Adolescents.
Archibald C.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2007 Jul-Aug;18(4):64-72
 Abstract
 
International perspectives, progress, and future challenges of paediatric HIV infection.
 Prendergast A, Tudor-Williams G, Jeena P, et al
Lancet. 2007 Jul 7;370(9581):68-80.
 Abstract
 
Pediatric and adolescent HIV disease.
 Secord E, Cotronei-Cascardo C 
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2007 May;98(5):405-12;
Abstract
 
Disclosure of an HIV Diagnosis to Children: History, Current Research, and Future Directions.
Wiener L, Mellins CA, Marhefka S, Battles HB.
J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2007 Apr;28(2):155-166.
 Abstract
 
IgE and atopy in perinatally HIV-infected children.
 Bowser CS, Kaye J, Joks RO, , et al 
Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2007 Mar 7;
 Abstract
 
Simple PASS (Pediatric AIDS Severity Score): A Pediatric Severity Score for
Resource-Limited Settings.
Patel K, Weinberg GA, Buchacz K, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Sep 21;
 Abstract
 
The Pediatric AIDS Severity Score (PASS): A Multidimensional AIDS-Severity Adjustment
for Pediatric HIV Infection.
Seage GR 3rd, Buchacz K, Weinberg GA, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Sep 2
 Abstract
 
Challenges to re-enrolling perinatally HIV-infected and HIV-exposed but uninfected children
into a prospective cohort study: strategies for locating and recruiting hard-to-reach families.
Freedman D, Koenig LJ, Wiener J, et al 
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2006 Jul;20(4):338-47.
Abstract
 
Gender Differences in Lymphocyte Populations, Plasma HIV RNA Levels, and Disease
Progression n a Cohort of Children Born to Women Infected With HIV.
Foca M, Moye J, Chu C, et al 
Pediatrics. 2006 Jul;118(1):146-155
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Perspectives on the pediatric HIV/AIDS pandemic: catalyzing access of children to care
and treatment.
Kline MW.
Pediatrics. 2006 Apr;117(4):1388-93.
 Abstract

Virologic and Host Characteristics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-Infected
Pediatric Long Term Survivors.
Alexander L, Cuchura L, Simpson BJ, Andiman WA. 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 Feb;25(2):135-141.
 Abstract
 
Quality of Life for Children and Adolescents: Impact of HIV Infection and Antiretroviral Treatment.
Lee GM, Gortmaker SL, McIntosh K, et al 
Pediatrics. 2006 Feb;117(2):273-283.
 Abstract
 
Comparison among dental, skeletal and chronological development in HIV-positive children:
a radiographic study.
Holderbaum RM, Veeck EB, Oliveira HW, et al 
Pesqui Odontol Bras. 2005 Sep;19(3):209-215.
 Abstract
 
Cytomegalovirus rather than HIV triggers the outgrowth of effector CD8+CD45RA+CD27-
T cells in HIV-1-infected children.
Bekker V, Bronke C, Scherpbier HJ, et al
AIDS. 2005 Jul 1;19(10):1025-1034.
 Abstract
 
Predictors of immunologic long-term nonprogression in HIV-infected children: Implications
for initiating therapy.
Paul ME, Mao C, Charurat M, et al    
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2005 Apr;115(4):848-55
 Abstract
 
Child mortality in relation to HIV infection, nutritional status, and socio-economic
background.
Villamor E, Misegades L, Fataki MR, et al   
Int J Epidemiol. 2005 Jan 13;
 Abstract
 
HIV infection of undetermined origin during infancy.
Eley B, Argent A, Hatherill M, et al 
J Paediatr Child Health. 2003 Dec;39(9):716-71
 Abstract
 
Disparity between pediatricians' knowledge and practices regarding perinatal human
immunodeficiency virus counseling and testing.
Kline MW, O'Connor KG.
Pediatrics. 2003 Nov;112(5):e367
 Abstract
 
Quantitation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Breast Milk.
Ghosh MK, Kuhn L, West J, et al
 J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Jun;41(6):2465-2470.
Abstract
 
Early neurodevelopmental markers predictive of mortality in infants infected
with HIV-1.
Llorente A, Brouwers P, Charurat M, et al
Dev Med Child Neurol 2003 Feb;45(2):76-84
 Abstract
 
When the time comes to talk about HIV: factors associated with diagnostic
disclosure and emotional distress in HIV-infected children.
Lester P, Chesney M, Cooke M, et al.  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2002 Nov 1;31(3):309-17
 Abstract
 
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Children.
Chiriboga CA.
Curr Treat Options Neurol 2002 May;4(3):213-224
 Abstract
 
Response to Treatment and Disease Progression Linked to CD4+ T Cell Surface CC
Chemokine Receptor 5 Density in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Vertical
Infection.
Gervaix A, Nicolas J, Portales P, et al.
J Infect Dis 2002 Apr 15;185(8):1055-61
 Abstract
 
Pediatric HIV-1 infection: advances and remaining challenges.
Luzuriaga K, Sullivan JL.
AIDS Rev 2002 Jan-Mar;4(1):21-6
 Abstract
 
    
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
Progression to AIDS in HIV vertically infected children diagnosed and ARV treated from first year of life
Dobosz S, Marczyńska M, Oldakowska A, Szczepańska-Putz M 
(Ninth International Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract
 
POSTER
 Evaluation of Relationship between CD4 and Total Lymphocyte Count in Children with HIV
 J Brophy, E Atenafu, S Read, et al
(15 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Evaluation of Efficacy of WHO case definition criteria for diagnosis of AIDS in children
 Gadkari R, Dhande L, Chande C,  et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
POSTER
 Long-term Clinical and Biological Outcomes in Children Vertically Infected with HIV
C Dollfus, J Le Chenadec, A Faye, et al
(13 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
POSTER
 Lymphocyte Subsets in HIV-1-exposed Uninfected Children at Birth and at 1 Year of Age in
the Era of HAART
E Ono, A Santos, R Succi, et al
13 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Functional Consequences of Immunogenetic Factors Determining HIV Progression in a
Pediatric HIV-1 Cohort Infected with a Mono-phyletic HIV Strain
M Amicosante, R D'Arrigo, G Castelli-Gattinara,  et al
 13 CROI)
 Abstract
 
CD8+ T Cells Exert Potent Selective Pressure in Young HIV-1-infected Infants
V Sanchez-Merino, S Nei,   K Luzuriaga
(12 CROI)
Abstract
 
Predicting Disease Progression in Vertically HIV-1-infected Children Using both
First-year Slope and Age 1 Year Absolute Value of 3 Immunologic Markers
M-L Newel, C Thorne, M Bunders,  et al
(12 CROI)
Abstract
 
CD8+ T-cell Interleukin-7 Receptor Expression as a Novel Marker of Disease
Status in HIV-infected Children
Tanvi Sharma, A Murilo, J Riley, et al
(12 CROI)
Abstract

POSTER
Retained Frequency of Functionally Impaired Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in HIV+
Children
L Azzoni, R Rutstein, J Chehimi, et al.
(11 CROI)
 PDF Poster      Abstract
Pathogenesis
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  HIV-1-infected Identical Twins: Immunological and Virological Similarity
and Differences 19 Years after Neonatal Infection
 P Krogstad, J Church, R Lubong, et al
 (11 CROI)
 Abstract
 
Comparative Analysis of the Evolution of HIV-1 env and pol in Replication-
competent HIV-1 from the Resting CD4+ T-cell Reservoir in Children
 A Ahonkhai, SC Ray, G K Siberry, et al
 (11 CROI)
 Abstract
Immunological Factors
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Immunological Analysis in Paediatric HIV Patients at Different Stages of the
Disease.
 Lian YC, Della-Negra M, Rutz R, et al 
Scand J Immunol. 2004 Dec;60(6):615-24.
 Abstract

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  Defective HAART-associated Immune Reconstitution in Pediatric Patients Is
Predicted by Impaired Growth Hormone Production
A Vigano, D Trabattoni, V Giacome, et al
 (11 CROI)
Abstract
 
Tetanus Immunity and Response to DTaP Booster Immunization in Children
with Stable HIV  on HAART
 HM Rosenblatt, LY Song, K Stanley, et al.
(11 CROI)
 Abstract
Viral Dynamics
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Continued Production of Drug-Sensitive Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in
Children on Combination Antiretroviral Therapy Who Have Undetectable Viral Loads.
Persaud D, Siberry GK, Ahonkhai A, et al 
J Virol. 2004 Jan 15;78(2):968-979.
 Abstract
 
Growth, survival and viral load in symptomatic childhood human immunodeficiency
virus infection.
Chantry CJ, Byrd RS, Englund JA, Baker CJ, et al.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2003 Dec;22(12):1033-1039
 Abstract

Immunological recovery despite virological failure is independent of human
immunodeficiency virus-type 1 resistant mutants in children receiving highly
active antiretroviral therapy.
Chiappini E, Galli L, Zazzi M, De Martino M.
J Med Virol. 2003 Aug;70(4):506-12.
Abstract
HIV Prevention/Risk Factors
 
General Reports

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
HIV prevention in Mexican schools: prospective randomised evaluation of intervention.
Walker D, Gutierrez JP, Torres P, Bertozzi SM.  
BMJ. 2006 May 8;
 Abstract
 
Parent-Child Communication: A Model for Hispanics on HIV Prevention.
Benavides R, Bonazzo C, Torres R. et al
J Community Health Nurs. 2006 Summer;23(2):81-94.
 Abstract

Written Parental Consent in School-Based HIV/AIDS Prevention Research
Mathews C,  Guttmacher SJ, Flisher AJ, et al
Am J Public Health 2005;95 1266-1269
 Abstract
 

Prophylaxis: General Reports

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for opportunistic infections in children with HIV infection.
Grimwade K, Swingler G. 
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25
 Abstract
 
Is peer education the best approach for HIV prevention in schools? Findings from a randomized
controlled trial.
Borgia P, Marinacci C, Schifano P, Perucci CA.
 J Adolesc Health. 2005 Jun;36(6):508-16
 Abstract

Comparison of atovaquone and azithromycin with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
for the prevention of serious bacterial infections in children with HIV infection.
Hughes WT, Dankner WM, Yogev R, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Jan 1;40(1):136-45
 Abstract
 
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  A new approach to HIV prevention strategies with young people: art prophylaxis
Talavera P.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Human immunodeficiency virus postexposure prophylaxis for adolescents
and children.
Merchant RC, Keshavarz R.
Pediatrics 2001 Aug;108(2)
Abstract
   
Prophylaxis against possible human immunodeficiency virus exposure after
nonoccupational needlestick injuries or sexual assaults in children and
adolescents.
Babl FE, Cooper ER, Kastner B, Kharasch S.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 Jun;155(6):680-2
 Abstract
Oncology
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Non-islet-cell tumor hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis in a child with congenital HIV and
Burkitt's lymphoma.
Rastogi MV, Desai N, Quintos JB, et al
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Aug;21(8):805-10.
 Abstract
 
The predictive value of cerebrospinal fluid Epstein-Barr viral load as a marker of primary
central nervous system lymphoma in HIV-infected persons.
 Corcoran C, Rebe K, van der Plas H, et al  J
Clin Virol. 2008 Apr 30
Abstract
 
Successful treatment with modified CHOP-rituximab in pediatric AIDS-related advanced stage
Burkitt lymphoma.
Crosswell HE, Bergsagel DJ, Yost R, Lew G.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2007 Feb 2;
 Abstract
 
Cancer rates after year 2000 significantly decrease in children with perinatal HIV infection:
a study by the Italian Register for HIV Infection in Children.
 Chiappini E, Galli L, Tovo PA, et al
J Clin Oncol. 2007 Jan 1;25(1):97-101.
 Abstract
 
High-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation for children with HIV-associated
non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Fluri S, Ammann R, Luthy AR, Hirt A, et al  
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2006 May 9;
 Abstract
 
Successful treatment of the HIV-associated Burkitt lymphoma in a three-year-old child.
 Fedorova A, Mlyavaya T, Alexeichik A, et al  
 Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2005 Jul 2
 Abstract

Cutaneous EBV-related lymphoproliferative disorder in a 15-year-old boy with
AIDS: an unusual clinical presentation.
Fardet L, Blanche S, Brousse N, et al.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2002 Nov;24(8):666-9
 Abstract

  

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

 
Malignancy in Mexican HIV-infected children: 22-year experience in a pediatric tertiary care hospital
 P. Villalobos-Acosta, E. Plascencia-Gomez, S. Sadovinsky, et a
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
NHL in AIDS children and adolescents in Romania
 R. Costa, E. Boeriu, M. Serban, et al
 XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Human Herpesvirus type 8/Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus I
nfection in Zambian Children: Correlation with HIV-1 Status
 S Phiri T M’soka, G Kwenda, et al  
(11 CROI)
Abstract
 
Pain/Pain Management
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries    
 
 
Pain: a common symptom in human immunodeficiency virus-infected
Thai children.
Lolekha R, Chanthavanich P, Limkittikul K, et al 
Acta Paediatr. 2004 Jul;93(7):891-8.