In comparison with HIV infection in adults,HIV infection in infants and children:

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HIV infection in infants and children has a shorter incubation period.The physical signs and symptoms in children are different and include failure to thrive,unexplained persistent diarrhea,developmental delays,and bacterial infections such as tuberculosis (TB)and severe pneumonia.Detection is made through different tests in infants of infected mothers than from those who are over 18 months.The effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in pregnant women and newborns in preventing transmission from mother to fetus or infant has made pediatric HIV rates decline sharply; thus,these children are less likely to contract the virus.

In Comparison with HIV Infection in Adults,HIV Infection in Infants