Challenges in the management of intracranial hypertension in pediatric patients with HIV: a case report
Early detection of HIV in children and adolescents must be strengthened, along with optimizing access to timely treatment to reduce the impact of opportunistic infections. Ongoing training should be promoted for healthcare professionals managing immunodeficient patients, as adherence to updated protocols and an interdisciplinary approach can make a significant difference in the prognosis and quality of life of these patients.
Authors
- Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1178-0546)
- Esteban Ortiz‐Prado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-7498)
- Nathaly Lapo
- Alberto Cifuentes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2383-6479)
- Karolina Arellano
- Jorge Vásconez-Gonázlez
Institutions
- Pediatric Hospital "Baca Ortiz" (EC)
- Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1686021
- Primary Topic
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00