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Citation |
Rupali P, Condon R, Roberts S, Wilkinson L, Voss L, Thomas MG. Intern. Med. J. 2007; 37(4): 216-223. |
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(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
Introduction: A generalized epidemic of HIV infection has been evolving in Papua New Guinea over the last decade, whereas in other Pacific Island countries and territories (PICT) HIV transmission has generally been less widespread. Programmes to detect HIV infection in pregnant women and to prevent mother to child transmission (MTCT) during either delivery or breast-feeding can decrease the incidence of infection in infants. The limited health infrastructure present in some PICT may delay the implementation of effective programmes to decrease MTCT of HIV. |