Eliminating Vertical Transmission of HIV in São Paulo, Brazil: Progress and Challenges

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Authors

Luiza Harunari Matida · Ministério da Saúde

Naila Janilde Seabra Santos · Department of STD, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis

Alberto Novaes Ramos · Ministério da Saúde

Maria Clara Gianna · Department of STD, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis

Mariliza Henrique da Silva · Department of STD, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis

Carmen Silvia Bruniera Domingues · United Nations

Cristina Possas

Abstract

There is a decreasing trend of HIV vertical transmission in São Paulo with levels approaching elimination, which seems to be associated with antiretroviral policy and interruption of breastfeeding. Although there are serious operational issues, conditions exist to respond effectively. São Paulo state demonstrates that it is possible to achieve advanced levels of control for this mode of HIV transmission.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Volume 57, Issue Supplement 3, pp. S164-S170

DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e31821e9d13

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