Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations on the diagnosis of HIV infection in infants and children
Year of Publication2010
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
It is strongly recommended that HIV-exposed infants who are well undergo HIV serological testing at around 9 months of age (or at the time of the last immunization visit). Infants who have reactive serological assays at 9 months should have a virological test to identify HIV infection and the need for ART
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Guideline
Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: recommendations for a public health approach
Year2016
InstitutionWHO