TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 54. Infections in HIV-Infected Children A1 - Steenhoff, Andrew P. A1 - Rennert, Wolfgang A1 - Rutstein, Richard M. A2 - Shah, Samir S. PY - 2009 T2 - Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease AB - Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) induces a secondary immune deficiency, rendering the host susceptible to infection. The immunosuppressive combination of HIV infection in the setting of the immature pediatric immune system represents an ideal medium for opportunistic pathogens to thrive and the challenge rests with the pediatrician to diagnose, treat, and prevent these infections. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6911559 ER -