Adolescent HIV--Cause for Concern in Southern Africa.

In this article, the author discusses the adolescents infected with HIV in South Africa. She states that most of HIV infections are acquired early, while average diagnosis age found to be 11-12 years of age, and decrease survival of HIV infected is due to the lack of access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and delayed diagnosis. She also mentions that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that HIV status should be revealed to adolescents to inform them about their health.