Abstract
The role of maternal vitamin A supplements in decreasing the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission has been examined in sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, there is no reduction in either mortality or HIV transmission in two recent studies. Contrary to expectations, one study reported an increased risk of transmission using vitamin A plus beta-carotene supplements.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
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Dietary Supplements
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Female
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / prevention & control
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HIV Infections / transmission*
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant Mortality
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / prevention & control*
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Nutritional Status
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / virology
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Vitamin A / administration & dosage*
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Vitamin A / adverse effects
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beta Carotene / administration & dosage*
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beta Carotene / adverse effects