Three-year-old girl tests HIV-positive in Karachi after hospital treatment
A three-year-old girl in Karachi tested HIV-positive after hospital treatment, triggering an investigation into her medical records and possible transmission routes, as authorities review infection control and sterilisation practices.
KARACHI: A three-year-old girl has tested positive for HIV after receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Karachi, prompting health authorities to launch an investigation into the source of the infection.
According to officials, the child was admitted for treatment and later tested positive for the virus. Authorities are examining her medical history, treatment records and possible routes of transmission.
The case has raised fresh concerns over infection control practices at healthcare facilities, with health officials collecting samples and reviewing hospital procedures as part of the inquiry.
Authorities said the investigation would determine whether the infection was linked to unsafe medical practices or another source.
The latest case comes amid growing concern over HIV infections among children in Pakistan, with health experts repeatedly calling for stricter infection prevention measures, improved blood screening and the use of properly sterilised medical equipment.
Officials have assured that appropriate action will be taken if any negligence is established following the completion of the investigation.
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