Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org HIV, ART and growth Nielsen-Saines et al 2012 – Brazil, India, Thailand, Malawi, SA, Zimbabwe (n=236) - Infants followed up for 18 mo – survival very good -77% gestation age >37 wks, 86% birth weight ≥2.5 kg -8% congenital abnormalities; 30% neonatal medical conditions -Growth inversely correlated with maternal viral load – up to 18mo -38% infants serious adverse events eg anaemia - associated with less/shorter maternal ARV exposure - Finding related to careful surveillance.
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