The HIV epidemic in higher-income nations is driven by receptive anal intercourse, injection
drug use through needle/syringe sharing, and, less efficiently, vaginal intercourse. Alcohol …

Please cite this paper as: Mepham S, Bland R, Newell M‐L. Prevention of mother‐to‐child
transmission of HIV in resource‐rich and‐poor settings. BJOG 2011; 118: 202–218. Without …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections
are a major burden to public health worldwide. Routine antenatal HIV-1 screening to prevent …

Objective: To investigate the intraindividual pharmacokinetics (PKs) of total (protein bound
plus unbound) and unbound lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/RTV) and to assess whether the …

Among 230,360 women with diagnosed HIV in the United States (US),~ 8,500 give birth
annually, and unplanned pregnancies (as with HIV-negative women) are prevalent …

Results: In children, the-52GG genotype and the-44G/-52G haplotype had a protective role
against HIV-1 infection [odds ratio (OR)= 0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.31 to 0.86, P …

Objective To identify factors associated with mother-to-child-transmission and late access to
prevention of maternal to child transmission (PMTCT) services among HIV-infected women; …

Abstract Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) recognize pathogen-associated molecular
patterns and play a crucial role in the host's innate immune response. Genetic variations in …

In November 2007, the CDC published a report on health disparities in HIV/AIDS, viral
hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis. 1 Based on 2000 to 2004 …

Abstract Background. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is involved in a wide range of malignancies,
particularly in immunocompromised subjects. In Africa, EBV primary infection occurs during …