The number of infants infected with HIV is declining with the rise in interventions for the
elimination of paediatric HIV infection, but the number of uninfected infants exposed to HIV …

The concept of immunological memory stipulates that past exposures shape present
immune function. These exposures include not only specific antigens impacting adaptive …

Through the successful implementation of policies to prevent mother-to-child-transmission
(PMTCT) of HIV-1 infection, children born to HIV-1-infected mothers are now much less likely …

Over the last century, the alarming surge in allergy and autoimmune disease has led to the
hypothesis that decreasing exposure to microbes, which has accompanied industrialization …

Immunisation of the newborn represents a key global strategy in overcoming morbidity and
mortality due to infection in early life. Potential limitations, however, include poor …

Infants born to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected women are HIV-exposed but
the majority remains uninfected [ie, HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU)]. HEU infants suffer …

Most infants born to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)‐infected women escape HIV
infection. Infants evade infection despite an immature immune system and, in the case of …

Chronic infections during pregnancy are highly prevalent in some parts of the world.
Infections with helminths, Trypanosoma cruzi, Plasmodium spp, and HIV might affect the …

Commencing lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately following HIV diagnosis
(Option B+) has dramatically improved the health of HIV-infected women and their children …

Background. Morbidity and mortality are higher among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
exposed but uninfected (HEU) infants than unexposed infants, particularly if the mother had …