Women had an obstetrical examination and hematologic and biochemical testing every month until delivery. After delivery, they were seen at 7–10 days, 1 and 6 months for physical examination and laboratory tests. VL (Abbott m2000 RealTime© HIV-1 assay) and CD4 cell count were measured at baseline and delivery. C-section was planned upon decision of the obstetrical team, following the national guidelines [1 ]. Also by Thai guidelines, women were advised not to breastfeed, and formula milk was provided to mothers who, in the judgment of the medical team, would have difficulty purchasing it [1 ].
Infants were examined at birth, 7–10 days, one, two, four and six months. At each visit, the child’s interval history was recorded and a physical examination performed. Blood was obtained for HIV diagnosis at birth (within 24 hours), 7–10 days, one, two, four and six months, hematology at birth, 7–10 days and 1 month, and chemistry at birth and 7–10 days.
Infants were examined at birth, 7–10 days, one, two, four and six months. At each visit, the child’s interval history was recorded and a physical examination performed. Blood was obtained for HIV diagnosis at birth (within 24 hours), 7–10 days, one, two, four and six months, hematology at birth, 7–10 days and 1 month, and chemistry at birth and 7–10 days.