The child is currently being managed for lobar pneumonia with background HIV and HCV infections. Mother and father are also positive for the viruses and it can only mean that the young man had gotten it through vertical transmission. He is 14 now and lucky to be alive up till this age. Most pediatric cases with HIV hardly make above 7years. He was discharged last week and we have ordered for other investigations like his VL and CD4 from his primary facility of care to help in arriving at the cause of the pneumonia.
Please ensure you do pre-wedding investigations before saying I do. Also ensure you attend an approved facility for your antenatal needs when pregnant. We wish them all the best. Rural doctor initiative... Everyone deserves good health.
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