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Comparison of Two Strategies for Administering Nevirapine to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission in High-Prevalence, Resource-Poor Settings.

Authors :
Stringer, Jeffrey S.A.
Sinkala, Moses
Stout, Julia P.
Goldenberg, Robert L.
Acosta, Edward P.
Chapman, Victoria
Kumwenda-Phiri, Rosemary
Vermund, Sten H.
Source :
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. Apr2003, Vol. 32 Issue 5, p506. 8p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Compares two strategies for administering nevirapine (NVP) to prevent perinatal HIV transmission in low-resource, high-prevalence settings in Lusaka, Zambia. Assessment of adherence by liquid chromatographic assay for NVP of cord blood; Number of infants from perinatal HIV acquisition; Details on the optimal choice between the universal and targeted approach to NVP therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15254135
Volume :
32
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9591655
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00126334-200304150-00007