Incidence of anemia and predictors among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected children on antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities of Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: multicenter retrospective follow up study

• Main Authors: Gashaw Kerebeh (Author), Yeneneh Ayalew (Author), Demewoz Kefale (Author), Ermias Sisay Chanie (Author), Natnael Moges Misganaw (Author), Dejen Getaneh Feleke (Author), Amare Kassaw (Author), Agimasie Tigabu (Author), Berihun Bantie (Author), Mahlet Tamirat (Author), Teshale Mengesha (Author), Molla Azmeraw (Author), Aklilu Endalamaw (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Anemia is one of the common hematological problems among HIV-infected children. It impairs physical functioning, affects the quality of life, increases HIV progression, and decreases survival of HIV-infected children. In Ethiopia, limited studies were conducted on the incidence a...