CROSSOVER OF PLACEBO PATIENTS TO INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN CONFIRMS EFFICACY FOR PROPHYLAXIS OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS AND REDUCTION OF HOSPITALIZATIONS IN HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-INFECTED CHILDREN

[摘要] Monthly IVIG infusions reduced bacterial infections and hospitalizations in HIV-infected children. In this cohort, the benefit obtained from IVIG appeared to be independent of trimethopnim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis for PCP, and the benefit persisted for at least 3 years.

[学科分类] 儿科学