Low Screening Rates Among Women and Children in Resource-Limited Countries

Dec 15, 2008

December 15, 2008

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Only 18% of pregnant women are tested for HIV infection in low- and middle-income countries. Testing rates in these countries are even lower (8%) among . . .

Only 18% of pregnant women are tested for HIV infection in low- and middle-income countries. Testing rates in these countries are even lower (8%) among infants born to HIV-positive women.

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UNICEF, UNAIDS, and WHO. Children and AIDS: Third stocktaking report, 2008. (http://www.unicef.org/media/files/CATSR_EN_11202008.pdf)