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Postnatal HIV Vertical Transmission and The Impact of Infant Feeding Choice in The ART Era by Josias Mamani Calcina is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This systematic review examines the risk of postnatal HIV transmission in HIV-exposed infants based on infant feeding choices in the context of antiretroviral therapy (ART). It found that mixed feeding (MF) significantly increases the risk of HIV transmission compared to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), with transmission rates peaking at 11.6% at 18-24 months. The study supports WHO recommendations for EBF to minimize transmission risk, highlighting the importance of adherence to ART among mothers living with
- Author
- Josias Mamani Calcina
- Language
- EN