Course: Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Source: Global Health Learning Center
Language: English
Intended users: Public health professionals, frontline providers, programmers
Overview: The most common route of HIV transmission for newborns and infants is mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). This course presents the basic elements of preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) that expand across the continuum of care – during antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care – and highlights key elements that must be addressed in programs.
Examples of topics covered: HIV & AIDS, maternal and newborn health integration
Last updated: November 2007
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