HIV transmission through breastfeeding- A review of available evidence Author: WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNFPA No. of pages: 33 Publication date: 2004 Publisher: WHO Languages: English ISBN: 92-4-156271-4

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This publication is one of a series on HIV and infant feeding. It presents the scientific evidence relating to the transmission of HIV infection by breastfeeding; this evidence constitutes the basis of the following documents:
HIV and infant feeding: Framework for priority action
HIV and infant feeding: Guidelines for decision-makers
HIV and infant feeding: A guide for health-care managers and supervisors

HIV transmission through breastfeeding- A review of available evidence describes briefly the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants in general. Transmission by breastfeeding is discussed in the light of overall mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection.

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