Randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of vitamin A supplementation on maternal morbidity during pregnancy and postpartum among HIV-infected women

Article Abstract:

Vitamin A supplements had no significant benefit when given to 312 HIV-infected pregnant women in Durban, South Africa. Vitamin A deficiency increases susceptibility to infection in animals and humans.

HIV infection, HIV infections, Food and nutrition, Pregnant women, Vitamin A

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Cell-free virus in breast milk of HIV-1-seropositive women

Article Abstract:

HIV-infected women may have enough virus in their breast milk to transmit the virus to their baby. In a study of 79 HIV-infected women, the greater the amount of virus in breast milk, the greater the chance of transmitting the virus to the baby.

Causes of, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, Disease transmission, Breast milk

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Preventing postnatal transmission of HIV-1 through Breast-feeding: Modifying infant feeding practices

Article Abstract:

The various ways to prevent the risk of postnatal transmission through Brest-feeding are discussed. Various clinical trials are examined for the assessing rates and risk factors for mother-to-child transmission.

Science & research, Research, Risk factors, Breast feeding

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