The impact of HIV infection on skeletal maturity in peripubertal children in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Farirayi Kowo-Nyakoko (Author), Celia L. Gregson (Author), Leo D. Westbury (Author), Tafadzwa Madanhire (Author), Amaka C. Offiah (Author), Lisa K. Micklesfield (Author), Rashida Abbas Ferrand (Author), Andrea M. Rehman (Author), Kate A. Ward (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Introduction HIV infection and its treatment compromises skeletal development (growth and maturation). Skeletal maturity is assessed as bone age (BA) on hand and wrist radiographs. BA younger than chronological age (CA) indicates delayed development. We conducted a cross-sectional study to...