Current Progress in Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission

Recent work as a result of a global push from the United Nations has seen reductions of perinatal transmission rates, as well as overall improvement in maternal health.  Continued work, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, is needed to meet the global elimination target of <5%.

 

Citation:
Govender T, Coovadia H. Eliminating mother to child transmission of HIV-1 and keeping mothers alive: Recent progress. J Infect. 2014 Jan;68 Suppl 1:S57-62.

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