| Autor: |
Wilfert, Catherine M., Sripipatana, Tabitha, Spensley, Allison, Kieffer, Mary Pat, Bitarakwate, Edward |
| Zdroj: |
Hot Topics in Infection & Immunity in Children VII; 2011, p41-57, 17p |
| Abstrakt: |
Prevention of vertical (i.e., mother-to-child) transmission of HIV is essential to reduce significant HIV-related child morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Globally, pediatric infections comprise about 15% of all new HIV infections each year and virtually all pediatric infections can be prevented by eliminating vertical transmission [1]. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations (revised in 2006) for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)1 include a four-pronged comprehensive strategy [2]. Although we acknowledge the critical role that all approaches play in reducing pediatric HIV infection, the focus of this chapter is on strategies that address the third prong: preventing HIV transmission from infected mothers to their infants. Considerable achievements have been made on this front, including many clinical trials demonstrating good efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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