HEMATOLOGIC ABNORMALITIES AMONG HIV INFECTED CHILDREN ON HAART IN ST. PAUL’S HOSPITAL MILLENNIUM MEDICAL COLLAGE

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ABSTRACTS Background: In individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus, hematological abnormalities are associated with increased risk of disease progression and death. The magnitude and severity of hematological abnormalities in those patients who are taking antiretroviral drugs have been studied previously . However this study will be conducted to determine the magnitude and severity of anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia in HIV infected children who are taking highly active antiretroviral therapy in St. Paul’s hospital millennium medical college. Objective: : The aim of this study was to determine the magnitude and severity of anemia, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia in HIV-infected children after initiation of ART .St. Paul hospital millennium medical collage Material and methods: A cross sectional retrospective study was conducted for the study period from March 2021 to July 2021 G.C. Data was collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Patient card review was done. Conclusion: ART positively or negatively affects the hematologic profile of HIV- infected children. The current study demonstrated the hematologic profile of this patients who took ART minimum of 6 months. Keywords : anemia ,HIV, pediatrics, SPHMMC.