PECULIARITIES OF IL-4, IL-18, IFN- γ AND TNF- α IN BLOOD PLASMA IN HIV-POSITIVE CHILDREN

Abstract

Despite advancements in treatment and care, HIV infection continues to pose significant challenges, especially in pediatric populations. Children living with HIV often experience immune dysregulation and heightened inflammatory responses, leading to increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and disease progression. Cytokines are critical signaling molecules that orchestrate the immune response and influence the pathogenesis of HIV infection (Tudela et al., 2014).