TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Infections in HIV-Infected Children A1 - Enane, Leslie A. A1 - Rutstein, Richard M. A1 - Rennert, Wolfgang A1 - Steenhoff, Andrew P. A2 - Shah, Samir S. A2 - Kemper, Alex R. A2 - Ratner, Adam J. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Essentials for Practice, 2e 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 - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157323474 ER -