Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Cape Town, South Africa

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on early infant diagnosis of HIV in Cape Town, South Africa

Background: In South Africa, infants who are HIV-exposed are tested for HIV at birth and 10 weeks of age. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions resulted in reduced access to healthcare services and uncertain impact on early infant HIV testing. Objectives: To describe the effects of the COVID-...

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Main Authors: Hendrike van Vollenhoven, Emma Kalk, Stuart M. Kroon, Tafadzwa Maseko, Florence Phelanyane, Jonathan Euvrard, Lezanne Fourie, Nicolene le Roux, Phumza Nongena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2024-03-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
vertical transmission prevention
vtp
hiv
covid-19
early infant diagnosis
vertical transmission
prevention of mother-to-child transmission
pmtct.
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1542

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