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Introduction

This is the third edition of the Guidelines for the Management of HIV Infection in
Children in Myanmar. As in the second edition, published in 2007, this document is
the result of a consultative approach. It is necessary to revise and update the previous
guidelines to keep up with current changes in diagnosis and management of HIV
infection in children.

Meetings of the guideline review committee were conducted in Naypyidaw and
Yangon in March and April, 2011 to review and revise the previous second edition.

With the development of new standards for the quality of serological and virogical
assays, earlier and more accurate diagnosis of HIV can be made. With earlier initiation

HIV infected children and children born to HIV infected mothers have improved.
World Health Organization (WHO) published an update revised HIV treatment
guidelines, including Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection in infants and children
towards universal access: Recommendations for a public health approach in 2010.
Our guidelines for the Management of HIV Infection in Children in Myanmar were
updated by adapting and adopting the WHO recommendations.

These Guidelines will be useful for all medical professionals in Myanmar involved

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recommendations given to accommodate the different capacities of programs which
are providing care to children in Myanmar. New drugs which are likely to become
available during the 2-3 year were included in this guideline.

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Earlier and more accurate diagnosis
Earlier initiation of ART
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Promoting attention to nutrition for children on ART
Considerations for prevention and treatment of infants and children with
tuberculosis and HIV.
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children born to HIV-infected mother and older HIV infected children
New recommendations on PMCT and infant feeding practices.

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