Horizontal HIV transmission to children of HIV-uninfected mothers: A case series and review of the global literature

Background: Vertical transmission is the predominant route for acquisition of HIV infection in children, either in utero, intrapartum or postnatally through breast feeding. Less frequently, children may acquire HIV by horizontal transmission. Horizontal transmission may be healthcare-associated (inf...

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Main Authors: D. Myburgh, H. Rabie, A.L. Slogrove, C. Edson, M.F. Cotton, A. Dramowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122030521X

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