Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating Pregnant Women and Preventing HIV Infection in Infants
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Summary
This update from the World Health Organization is on programmatic implementation of PMTCT. The update suggests that "Option B+," or providing triple antiretroviral therapy for pregnant women in antenatal clinics with the intention of continuing therapy for life, is a potentially attractive approach that should be considered by policymakers and implementers.
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World Health Organization |
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English |
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Global |
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Doctors/Physicians, Physician's Assistants/Nurse Practitioners, Policymakers, Program Managers |
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Antiretroviral Treatment & Complications, Perinatal Interventions |
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Program Best Practices |