The Journal of infectious diseases
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Postnatal HIV-1 transmission after cessation of infant extended antiretroviral prophylaxis and effect of maternal highly active antiretroviral therapy.
The association between postnatal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) transmission and maternal highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) after infant extended antiretroviral prophylaxis was assessed. ⋯ Postnatal HIV transmission continues after cessation of infant prophylaxis. HAART-eligible women should start treatment early for their own health and to reduce postnatal HIV transmission to their infants.