Breastfeeding and women living with HIV: Is it possible to move beyond the avoidance?

• Main Authors: Annunziata Carlea (Author), Laura Letizia Mazzarelli (Author), Laura Sarno (Author), Caterina Fulgione (Author), Dalila Mantelli (Author), Maurizio Guida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of HIV for Clinical and Scientific Research - Peertechz Publications, 2022-09-02.
• Subjects: Review Article
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<p>The risk of mother-to-infant transmission of HIV 1 during breastfeeding ranges from 10% to 15% in the absence of maternal Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and infant Antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis. WHO guidelines 2016 recommend women living with HIV and fully supported for ART adherence shoul...