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Country of birth of children with diagnosed HIV infection in the United States, 2008–2014
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1 01 2018
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Source: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 77(1):23-30
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Alternative Title:J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
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Description:Background.
Diagnoses of HIV infection among children in the United States (US) have been declining; however, a notable percentage of diagnoses are among those born outside the United States. The impact of foreign birth among children with diagnosed infections has not been examined in the United States.
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Using the CDC National HIV Surveillance System, we analyzed data for children aged <13 years with diagnosed HIV infection (“children”) in the United States (reported from 50 states and the District of Columbia) during 2008–2014, by place of birth and selected characteristics.
Results.
There were 1,516 children (726 US-born [47.9%] and 676 foreign-born [44.6%]). US-born children accounted for 70.0% in 2008, declining to 32.3% in 2013, and 40.9% in 2014. Foreign-born children have exceeded US-born children in number since 2011.
Conclusion.
The increasing number of foreign-born children with diagnosed HIV infection in the United States requires specific considerations for care and treatment.
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Pubmed ID:29040167
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6242265
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Volume:77
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Issue:1
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