No HIV transmission from virally suppressed mothers during breastfeeding in rural Tanzania (2018)
Brief report from clinical practice in Tanzania which found no HIV transmission from mothers who were retained in care and had suppressed viral load whilst breastfeeding. They conclude: "Breastfeeding signifies a very low risk when mothers adhere to ART."
Sexual activity without condoms and risk of HIV transmission in serodifferent couples when the HIV-positive partner is using suppressive antiretroviral therapy
Reports findings of European prospective, observational (PARTNER) study to evaluate the rate of within-couple HIV transmission (heterosexual and men who have sex with men) during periods of sex without condoms when the HIV-positive partner had HIV-1 RNA load less than 200 copies/mL. Found no transmission after 1.3 years.
International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) Position Statement on Criminalization of Women Living with HIV
Argues that criminalisation of women living with HIV for non-disclosure, exposure or transmission undermines public health strategies and increases risk of violence against women. Includes recommendations.