HIV in Pregnancy and Childbirth (2nd edition)

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An exploration of the latest research into the HIV virus focussing on issues specifically relevant to pregnant women and the newborn. Discusses the latest findings on breastfeeding and routes of transmission of the virus, and includes guidelines and recommendations for the management of infected healthcare workers. It also covers epidemiology, transmission, the disease progress and the provision of holistic pregnancy care. There is also a list of HIV support groups and helplines including the African AIDS helpline available in English, French, Shona, Swahili and Luganda, and also listed are useful websites.

Product Code: B/HPC
Author(s): J.Kennedy
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Health
ISBN: 0750653256
Year: 2003