HIV/AIDS
Researchers from the United States, Italy and South Africa publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS
Published in AIDS Weekly, October 23rd, 2006
Study 1: An HIV vaccine regimen begun at birth could prevent viral transmission via breast milk and then later in life.
According to a recent report published in the journal Lancet, "Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 is the major mode of pediatric infection. The rapidly increasing incidence of MTCT worldwide has resulted in an urgent need for preventive strategies."
"Antiretroviral regimens can prevent intrapartum HIV transmission; however, these regimens do not prevent HIV transmission through breastfeeding. Furthermore,...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2006-10-23)
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