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Canadian consensus guidelines for the care of HIV-positive pregnant women: putting recommendations into practice.

Authors :
Burdge, David R.
Money, Deborah M.
Forbes, John C.
Walmsley, Sharon L.
Smaill, Fiona M.
Boucher, Marc
Samson, Lindy M.
Steben, Marc
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 6/24/2003, Vol. 168 Issue 13, p1683. 6p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Describes several scenarios for the implementation of the Canadian consensus guidelines for the care of HIV-positive pregnant women. Introduction to the guidelines; Case of an HIV-infected pregnant woman who is not receiving antiretroviral therapy when pregnancy is confirmed; HIV-infected pregnant woman receiving combination antiretroviral therapy when pregnancy is confirmed; Treatment of a woman diagnosed with HIV infection, who presents or is referred for care within 1 month of term.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
168
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9998397