Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus type 1
(HIV-1) remains a challenge in most resource-limited settings, particularly in Africa. Single …

Over the past 10 years substantial progress has been made in the implementation of
prevention of mother-tochild transmission of HIV (PMTCT) interventions in Sub-Saharan …

To evaluate strategies to reduce HIV-1 transmission through breastfeeding, a multicentre
study including a nested randomized controlled trial was implemented in five research sites …

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on women
and children worldwide. In 2008, 33.4 million individuals were living with HIV, of whom 15.7 …

Objectives Various approaches to preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV
have recently been, or are being, evaluated in developing countries, especially in Africa …

Background Recent research developments have led to a revision in the World Health
Organization (WHO) guidelines for antiretroviral (ARV) drug use by HIV-infected pregnant …

Objective: To assess the 9-month HIV-free survival of children with two strategies to prevent
HIV mother-to-child transmission. Design: Nonrandomized interventional cohort study …

In low and middle-income countries (LMIC), transmission of HIV during breastfeeding
represents a major public health challenge. Several viral, maternal clinical, immunological …

Background: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV implementation faces
significant challenges globally, particularly in the context of universal lifelong antiretroviral …

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic is one of the most serious health crises
the world faces today. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since 1981 and an …