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Effects of the timing of maternal antiretroviral therapy initiation, CD4 count, and HIV viral load on birth outcomes in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa: A secondary data analysis

20243 citationsOpen accessWalter Sisulu University

Abstract

Adverse birth outcomes are common among pregnant women living with HIV, especially those with unsuppressed viraemia. Clinicians and programme managers should prioritise timeous ART initiation and virological suppression in all pregnant women living with HIV.

Research topics

  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • HIV-related health complications and treatments
  • HIV Research and Treatment

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308374

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