Perinatal intervention trial in Africa: effect of a birth canal cleansing intervention to prevent HIV transmission

J. Biggar, Robert; J. Goedert, James; Miotti, Paolo; E. Taha, Taha; A. R. Mtimavalye, L.; Justesen, Aafke; D. Chiphangwi, John; Broadhead, Robin; J. Yellin, Frances; N. Liomba, George; Miley, Wendell; J. Waters, David

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(96)91486-5

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Perinatal intervention trial in Africa: effect of a birth canal cleansing intervention to prevent HIV transmission

Published in The Lancet • Jun 1, 1996

Authors:

Robert J. Biggar

James J. Goedert

Paolo Miotti

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 contributes significantly to infant mortality. Exposure in the birth canal may account for some transmission. We examined the efficacy of a birth canal washing procedure in reducing perinatal transmission in Malawi. METH...

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Medicine

Obstetrics

Transmission (telecommunications)

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