Journal article
HIV Prophylaxis in High Risk Newborns: An Examination of Sociodemographic Factors in an Inner City Context
Abstract
Background. Perinatal HIV transmission is less than 1% with antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis. Transmission risk appears higher in "high risk" dyads, yet this is not well defined, possibly exposing more infants to combination ARV compared with standard care. Objective. To describe characteristics of mother-infant dyads where infants received ARVs and how these characteristics relate to specific ARV regimens. Methods. Retrospective chart review …
Authors
Alidina Z; Wormsbecker AE; Urquia M; MacGillivray J; Taerk E; Yudin MH; Campbell DM
Journal
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Vol. 2016, No. 1,
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1155/2016/2782786
ISSN
1712-9532