WHO May Change ARV Guidelines on Pregnant Mothers

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says international guidelines for mothers taking antiretrovirals (ARVs) may change, with new evidence showing HIV infection rates among babies are significantly cut when mothers are given prolonged ARV treatment during breastfeeding.

WHO is reviewing its 2006 recommendations on the use of ARVs in pregnant women, including during the breastfeeding period.

The new guidelines are expected to be published by the end of 2009 and will take into account emerging data.

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