Transmission of cell-free and cell-associated HIV-1 through breast-feeding
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The relation between cell-free virus (CFV) and cell-associated virus (CAV) in breast milk is analyzed to study the transmission of HIV-1 infections to infants through breast-feeding using the viral RNA and proviral DNA data. The results show that the antiretroviral therapy given to the mother reduces the viral load in plasma and their milk can significantly decrease such transmission.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2006
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HIV-1 disease progression and fertility in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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The association of HIV-1 disease progression with pregnancy and live birth incidence in a cohort of HIV-1-positive women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is examined and the other determinants of fertility in this population are identified. Pregnancy and live birth rates decline dramatically with progression of HIV-1 disease.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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Wasting during pregnancy increases the risk of mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission
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Wasting during pregnancy, as measured by weight loss and low weight gain, is examined to find whether it is associated with increased mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1. The causes of wasting during pregnancy are identified to find clues for new strategies to prevent MTCT.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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