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Early exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of postnatal HIV-1 transmission and increases HIV-free survival

AIDS · 2005 · Vol. 19(7) · pp. 699–708

Peter Iliff(Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research)Ellen Piwoz(Academy for Educational Development)Naume V. Tavengwa(Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research)Clare ZunguzaEdmore Marinda(Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research)Kusum NathooLawrence H. Moulton(Johns Hopkins University)Brian J. Ward(McGill University Health Centre)Jean H. Humphrey✉(Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research)

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Abstract

EBF may substantially reduce breastfeeding-associated HIV transmission.

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Breastfeeding Practices and Influences HIV-related health complications and treatmentsBreastfeedingMedicineContext (archaeology)PediatricsBreast feedingBreastfeeding promotionInfant formulaVitaminObstetricsInternal medicine

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultBreast FeedingDeveloping CountriesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMilk, HumanVitamin AWeaningZimbabweAIDS SerodiagnosisHIV-1

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