AIDS-Associated Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in a Neglected Child: a Case Report.

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a global health, social and economic burden. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended early antiretroviral (ART) treatment of all HIV infected infants/children, because the risks of progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and risk of death is high and may be rapid. However, not many HIV infected children are accessing ART due to non-availability of paediatric drug formulations, under-diagnosis of the infection among others. Another important reason though not usually quoted is lack of proper counseling of the parents at the ART clinic. We present a case of perinatally HIV-infected girl, who died of multiple HIV complications due to late presentation despite the fact that her father was accessing HIV care and treatment.

Key words: HIV/AIDS, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Children, Complications, Nigeria