INSTRUCTIVE CASE: Family matters: A twelve-year-old male with respiratory symptoms, cachexia and clubbing

INSTRUCTIVE CASE: Family matters: A twelve-year-old male with respiratory symptoms, cachexia and clubbing

The presentation of HIV in children varies between developed and developing countries. In addition, the presentation in adolescents may differ from that in younger children. This report highlights a rare presentation and complication of HIV in children and emphasizes the importance of cultural compe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of paediatrics and child health 2006-11, Vol.42 (11), p.739
Hauptverfasser: Joanna E MacLean, Sanjay Mahant, Ari Bitnun, Stan Read, Capra, Michael, Solomon, Melinda
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cultural differences
Families & family life
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Medical diagnosis
Pediatrics
Teenagers
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Zusammenfassung:The presentation of HIV in children varies between developed and developing countries. In addition, the presentation in adolescents may differ from that in younger children. This report highlights a rare presentation and complication of HIV in children and emphasizes the importance of cultural competency when approaching children and families from different cultural backgrounds. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1034-4810
1440-1754
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2006.00963.x