AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome WisdomCard

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Research Notes on AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome


The term "AIDS dysmorphic syndrome" or "HIV embryopathy" has been used to describe the specific facial malformations, an unusually small head, and growth deficiency in some infants infected with HIV. Such craniofacial abnormalities have included a prominent, boxy forehead; large, wide eyes; a flattened nasal bridge; and an unusually pronounced philtrum, which is the vertical groove in the center of the upper lip.1

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  • Synonyms associated with Dysmorphic Syndrome are; Dysmorphic Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Dysmorphic AIDS, Fetal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ,Fetal Effects of AIDS, Fetal AIDS Infection Fetal Effects of AIDS, HIV Embryopathy, Perinatal AIDS.1
  • Occurs in infants infected with AIDS during the fetal stage.2
  • Treatment aims to restore the immune response and prevent infection.2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Healthwise (via BCHealthGuide): Dysmorphic Acquired Immune Deficiency
  2. 2.0 2.1 WrongDiagnosis: AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome

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