Effect of Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding on Transmission of HIV-1

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Authors

Ruth Nduati · University of Nairobi

Grace C. John · University of Washington

Dorothy Mbori‐Ngacha · University of Nairobi

Barbra A. Richardson · University of Washington

Julie Overbaugh · University of Washington

Anthony Mwatha · University of Nairobi

Jeckoniah Ndinya‐Achola ·

Abstract

The frequency of breast milk transmission of HIV-1 was 16.2% in this randomized clinical trial, and the majority of infections occurred early during breastfeeding. The use of breast milk substitutes prevented 44% of infant infections and was associated with significantly improved HIV-1-free survival.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV Research and Treatment HIV-related health complications and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 283, Issue 9, pp. 1167-1167

DOI: 10.1001/jama.283.9.1167

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