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Implementing anti-retroviral triple therapy to prevent HIV mother-to-child transmission: a public health approach in resource-limited settings.

Authors :
Marazzi, Cristina M.
Germano, Paola
Liotta, Giuseppe
Guidotti, Giovanni
Loureiro, Sandra
Gomes, Aurelio da Cruz
Blazquez, Maria C. Valls
Narciso, Pasquale
Perno, Carlo F.
Mancinelli, Sandro
Altan, Annamria Doro
Nielsen-Saines, Karin
Palombi, Leonardo
Altan, Annamaria Doro
Source :
European Journal of Pediatrics. Dec2007, Vol. 166 Issue 12, p1305-1307. 3p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents a study on the implementation of anti-retroviral triple therapy to prevent HIV mother-to-child transmission in Mozambique. The study provided highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) to pregnant woman until six months postpartum, and formula, clean water, nutritional supplementation, and continuing HAART to mothers if necessary.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03406199
Volume :
166
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27200841
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-006-0405-8