HIV Transmission Through Breastfeeding
A review of available evidence
Author: WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNFPA
No. of pages: 33
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: WHO
Available languages:
English
ISBN: 92-4-156271-4
This publication is one of a series on HIV and infant feeding. It presents the scientific evidence relating to the transmission of HIV infection by breastfeeding; this evidence constitutes the basis of the following documents:
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HIV and infant feeding: Framework for priority action
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HIV and infant feeding: Guidelines for decision-makers
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HIV and infant feeding: A guide for health-care managers and supervisors
HIV transmission through breastfeeding- A review of available evidence describes briefly the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants in general. Transmission by breastfeeding is discussed in the light of overall mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection.
