Long-Term Effects of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Pretreated, Vertically HIV Type 1-Infected Children: 6 Years of Follow-Up

Abstract

Long-term HAART allowed for restoration of CD4+ cell counts and control of viral loads in HIV-1-infected children. However, initiating HAART after severe immunosuppression has occurred is detrimental for the restoration of the CD4+ cell count.