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Antiretroviral Treatment for 6 Months Cuts HIV Transmission Through Breast Milk
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17583 |
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Antiretroviral Treatment for 6 Months Cuts HIV Transmission Through Breast Milk |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/706582?src=rss |
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Treating HIV-infected mothers with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) or providing daily infant prophylaxis with nevirapine substantially reduces HIV transmission during breastfeeding, according to a randomized trial conducted in Lilongwe, Malawi. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > HIV/AIDS |
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Jul 31, 2009 |
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