Bibliographic Info
GuidelineGuidelines on HIV and infant feeding 2010: principles and recommendations for infant feeding in the context of HIV and a summary of evidence
Year of Publication2010
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
High
Mothers known to be HIV-infected should be provided with lifelong ART or ARV prophylaxis interventions to reduce HIV transmission through breastfeeding according to WHO recommendations.
Notes and Remarks
- 1)This recommendation is based on the revised WHO recommendations for antiretroviral therapy or prophylaxis to reduce HIV transmission, including through breastfeeding. Including the recommendation in this document emphasizes the care that should be available to all mothers known to be infected with HIV.
- 2)Evidence for this recommendation is included in the WHO guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for HIV Infection in adults and adolescents and the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating pregnant women and preventing HIV infection in infants.