A Systematic Review of Nutritional Supplementation in HIV-Infected Children in Resource-Limited Settings

Conclusion: Periodic vitamin A supplementation is associated with reduced mortality. Macronutrient supplementation is linked to improved anthropometrics. More research is needed to determine how nutritional supplementation benefits this particularly vulnerable population.

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Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 19, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: McHenry, M. S., Dixit, A., Vreeman, R. C. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research