Evaluating progress towards triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in the Netherlands

Evaluating progress towards triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B in the Netherlands

Abstract Background In 2014 the World Health Organisation (WHO) established validation criteria for elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis. Additionally, the WHO set targets to eliminate hepatitis, including hepatitis B (HBV). We evaluated to what extent the Netherla...

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Main Authors: Maartje Visser, Catharina P. B. van der Ploeg, Colette Smit, Chantal W. P. M. Hukkelhoven, Frithjofna Abbink, Birgit H. B. van Benthem, Eline L. M. Op de Coul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pregnant women
Antenatal screening
HIV
Congenital syphilis
Hepatitis B
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6668-6

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