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Chronic, Acute, and Reactivated HIV Infection in Humanized Immunodeficient Mouse Models
Published on: December 3, 2019
Human immunodeficiency virus infection in adolescents
Corinne Lehmann1, Lawrence J D'Angelo
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. corinne.lehmann@cchmc.org
Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews
|November 5, 2010
Summary
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates are increasing in American youth, particularly among minority populations. This highlights critical gaps in adolescent healthcare access and the need for primary care providers to understand HIV prevention and care challenges in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Rising rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among American youth, especially minority youth.
- Significant disparities in healthcare access and wellness for adolescent and young adult populations.
- The critical role of primary care practitioners in diagnosing and managing HIV in young patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the escalating HIV crisis in American youth.
- To emphasize the need for primary care providers to be knowledgeable about HIV prevention and treatment.
- To highlight the unique challenges in providing HIV care to adolescents and young adults.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in HIV infection among American youth.
- Analysis of healthcare access and wellness issues in adolescent and young adult populations.
- Discussion of the implications for primary care practice regarding HIV.
Main Results:
- HIV infection continues to rise in American youth, with a disproportionate impact on minority youth.
- Lack of access to care and wellness services is a significant contributing factor.
- Primary care providers frequently encounter HIV-infected young patients.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need to address the rising HIV rates in American youth.
- Primary care providers must be equipped with knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, and adolescent-specific care challenges.
- Improving access to care and wellness is crucial for this vulnerable population.
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