Postpartum HIV care improves retention, outcomes

Postpartum women with HIV are at high risk for virologic failure due to poor retention in HIV care, and researchers have recommended that clinicians engage the women in HIV care within 90 days of delivery to maintain viral load suppression and improve clinical outcomes.

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Published in:Infectious Disease News 2015-09, Vol.28 (9), p.53
Main Author: Craven, Jeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiretroviral drugs
Postpartum period
Pregnancy
Prenatal care
Researchers
Womens health
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Summary:Postpartum women with HIV are at high risk for virologic failure due to poor retention in HIV care, and researchers have recommended that clinicians engage the women in HIV care within 90 days of delivery to maintain viral load suppression and improve clinical outcomes.
ISSN:1056-9251