Epidemiology of HIV Infection in the Developing World
Summary
- Stigma, lack of partner support, fear of disclosure, as well as understaffed and inaccessible health services act as barriers to the uptake of ART to prevent MTCT in sub-Saharan Africa[Gourlay 2013]
- Resistance to nevirapine can occur in both the mother and infants after exposure to single-dose or extended courses of nevirapine[Eshleman 2005; Moorthy 2009]
- WHO recommends initiation of triple-drug ART in all HIV-infected pregnant women (Management Guidelines)[WHO ART]
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