HIV transmission through breastfeeding: a study in Malawi.

1999358 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Paolo Miotti · Johns Hopkins University

Taha E. Taha · Johns Hopkins University

Johnstone Kumwenda · Johns Hopkins University

R. L. Broadhead · University of Malawi

L. A. R. Mtimavalye · University of Malawi

Len Van der Hoeven · Johns Hopkins University

John D. Chiphangwi ·

Abstract

Our data suggest that the risk of HIV infection is highest in the early months of breastfeeding, which should be considered in formulating breastfeeding policy recommendations.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 282, Issue 8, pp. 744-9

DOI: 10.1001/jama.282.8.744

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