Journal Articles | February 2016

Challenges in the Elimination of Pediatric HIV-1 Infection

Overview

Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 requires a series of steps in the care of women and their infants during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. This review outlines the steps and summarizes progress in resource-limited countries and elsewhere.

Created by:

Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D., and Lynne M. Mofenson, M.D.

Topics:

Maternal & Child Health; Pediatric HIV Diagnosis, Care & Treatment; Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission

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