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Positivity rate, trend and associated risk factors of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among HIV-exposed infants.

Gadissa Gutema JebessaHabteyes Hailu TolaDinka FikaduDereje LetaBirra BejigaJaleta Bulti TuraSaro AbdellaHassen Mamo
Published in: BMC pediatrics (2023)
The positivity rate of MTCT of HIV was showing declining tendency gradually in the study period. Strengthening PMTCT service, early HIV screening and starting ART for pregnant women, and early infant diagnosis are required to reduce the burden of HIV infection among infants exposed to HIV.
Keyphrases
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv infected
  • hiv positive
  • hiv testing
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • hiv aids
  • hepatitis c virus
  • men who have sex with men
  • pregnant women
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • south africa
  • risk factors