Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating Pregnant Women and Prevention HIV Infection in Infants

This publication summarizes existing evidence on the use of antiretroviral drugs for preventing mother-to child transmission of HIV and makes recommendations on the choice of regimens in the context of expanding access to antiretroviral treatment. It is part of a series of modules comprising guidelines on care, treatment and support for HIV-infected women and their children in resource-constrained settings being developed by WHO and its partners.

It is part of a series of modules comprising guidelines on care, treatment and support for HIV-infected women and their children in resource-constrained settings being developed by WHO and its partners.

The recommendations complement revised guidelines for antiretroviral treatment that have been issued in support of the 3 by 5 Initiative. The target of treating 3 million people in developing countries with antiretroviral therapy by the end of 2005 is a necessary, achievable target on the way to the ultimate goal of universal access to antiretroviral treatment for everyone who requires it.