| Summary |
Impact of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection:
HIV among children is an increasing problem, particularly in the countries hardest hit by the AIDS
pandemic (Table 1). It is wiping out years of progress in improving child survival and is already
responsible for substantially increasing the mortality rates of children under 5 years of age (Fig. 1).
The overwhelming majority of infected children acquire the infection through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). The prevention of HIV infection in infants and young children is now a high
priority and has been the rallying point for enhanced prevention and care efforts. |
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http://www.who.int/hiv/en |
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| Keywords |
This Item is associated with the Following
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, ARV Treatment Monitor. |
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