MA Winters, KKA Van Rompay… - Antimicrobial agents …, 2010 - Am Soc Microbiol
Single-dose nevirapine (NVP) is effective in reducing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV; however, the subsequent development of drug resistance is problematic. The …
R Rossenkhan, V Novitsky, TK Sebunya, J Leidner… - AIDS and Behavior, 2012 - Springer
Exclusive breastfeeding has been associated with a reduced risk of late vertical HIV transmission as compared to an infant diet composed of breast milk mixed with …
J Aizire, MS McConnell, P Mudiope… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To determine kinetics after single-dose nevirapine and the impact on HIV RNA [viral load (VL)] in maternal plasma and breast milk (BM). Methods: Cohort of 120 HIV-1 …
SA Fiscus, GM Aldrovandi - Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) …, 2012 - Springer
In 1985, the first report of presumed HIV breast milk transmission was described in an Australian infant whose mother received a postpartum transfusion from an apparently …
Currently, globally more than 3 million children under 15 years are living with HIV, 90% of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA); nearly all acquired infection through mother-to-child …
MS McConnell, P Palumbo - Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1 …, 2012 - Springer
HIV is a retrovirus whose genetic material is comprised of RNA. It is a decidedly adaptable virus with properties of high replication rates in association with an RNA copying enzyme …