9.5.3 Cessation of prophylaxis
You should continue cotrimoxazole prophylaxis as long as the HIV-infected child is alive. You can discontinue cotrimoxazole in the following conditions:
- Once HIV infection has been ruled out by serology at or after 18 months of age.
- If the child develops skin lesions all over their body or has severe palmar pallor, you should stop cotrimoxazole and refer the child urgently.
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9.5.2 Initiation of prophylaxis