Publications by authors named "Abeje Kebede"
Article Synopsis
- Opportunistic infections (OIs) are a serious risk for HIV-infected children in Ethiopia, even with advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), and this study aimed to assess their occurrence and predictive factors.
- The research analyzed data from 409 HIV-infected children under 15 years, finding that 29.8% developed at least one OI, especially pulmonary tuberculosis, with an incidence rate of 12.8 per 100 person-years.
- Significant predictors for OIs included not disclosing HIV status, age (particularly 10-14 years), lack of mother-to-child transmission prevention history, and low hemoglobin levels, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
