Schwebke K E, Hoyt L G
HIV/AIDS Clinic and Programs, Health Partners St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, USA.
Minn Med. 1995 Nov;78(11):35-9.
AIDS is increasing more rapidly among women than men and has become the fourth-leading cause of death for women between the ages of 25 and 44 years in the United States. This changing epidemiological trend accounts for the increase in pediatric cases of HIV infection. This article summarizes features on women and children. We review epidemiology, clinical characteristics, vertical transmission, treatment, and prevention opportunities.
