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Selective transmission of multidrug resistant HIV to a newborn related to poor maternal adherence Desai N, et al.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
2003;79:419-421
Link Perinatal transmission of multidrug resistant HIV can occur despite standard peripartum prophylaxis with AZT. Perinatal prophylaxis should be tailored to the mother’s treatment history and resistance profile. Paediatric HIV specialists should be prepared to deal with a small, but slowly increasing number of babies with a "nightmare" multidrug resistant virus with limited treatment options.
—Posted: December 11, 2003
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