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In many children with HIV infection, the disease has a slowly progressive course during the preadolescent years. These children have special healthcare needs because of their increased risk of life-threatening infections and variable immune response to vaccines. In this article, Dr Flynn reviews the many unique aspects of providing medical care for a group whose numbers continue to grow.
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Patricia M. Flynn
Patricia M. Flynn, MD Dr Flynn is associate member, department of infectious disease, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, and assistant professor, department of pediatrics, University of Tennessee, Memphis, College of Medicine. Her research interests include infections in immunocompromised hosts and perinatal transmission of HIV infection.