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Are there any ARV regimens that can help reduce HIV transmission through breastfeeding?

April 26, 2017ARV breastfeeding help reduce regimens transmission

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Are there any ARV regimens that can help reduce HIV transmission through breastfeeding?

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The World Health Organization does not currently recommend giving ARV prophylaxis (for disease prevention) regimens to the mother and/or baby solely to prevent HIV transmission through breastfeeding. A number of studies are underway. So far, it appears that certain ARV combinations do lower HIV levels in breastmilk. Women with HIV who require ARV treatment for their own health and are breastfeeding should continue to take the ARVs (27, 99).