Is there still a role for Caesarean section in preventing vertical HIV transmission in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. Without any intervention, transmission rates may range from 15-45%. However, this can be reduced to 5% with effective drug therapy. A scheduled Caesarean section t...

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Main Author: H.M. Sebitloane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2013-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3226
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