Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Aids Pediatric

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Pediatric AIDS refers to the development of this condition in children under the age of 18. Children can contract HIV through mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding, and without proper treatment, AIDS can lead to severe health complications and premature death.