Paediatric antiretroviral overdose: A case report from a resource-poor area

Conclusion: In an area endemic for HIV and where antiretroviral drug use is commonplace, there is a need for health education to ensure that parents keep drugs out of the reach of children. In the case of a suspected overdose, parents need to be reminded to seek medical attention immediately. Physician awareness of the clinical presentation, management and challenges with an antiretroviral drug overdose is also important.
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research