Developmental disabilities reported in HIV-positive children in South Africa

(Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health) HIV-positive children in South Africa are more likely to have developmental disabilities compared to children who are HIV negative. HIV-positive children ages 4 to 6 had nearly four times the odds of delays in sitting, standing, walking, and speaking, and more than twice the odds of a hearing disability and cognitive delay compared to HIV-negative children.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-07/cums-ddr071118.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - July 11, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news