Diagnosis of HIV Infection During Early Infancy: How Early Is Early Enough?
Overview
Diagnosis of HIV infection during early infancy (commonly known as “early infant HIV diagnosis” [EID]) is critical because HIV disease progression is much more rapid in children than adults, with mortality as high as 68% by age 2 years in infants with perinatal infection (acquired in utero or during the intrapartum period), with much of this risk occurring in the first few months of life.
L. M. Mofenson
Pediatric HIV Diagnosis, Care & Treatment