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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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Possible Mechanisms ofTransmissionAnti-<strong>HIV</strong> Activity in Breastmilk• M-cells serving as a gateway for the virusthrough epithelial lining• Enterocytes engulfing <strong>and</strong> transporting thevirus• Infected cells plus defective IgM• Lactoferrin• Sulfated protein thatinhibits binding of CD4 to<strong>HIV</strong> envelope•Other factorsRelative riskBreastfeeding Saves LivesRelative risk of infant mortality by mode of feeding1614.2141210864.543.62.12 1 10Exclusive BF BF+formula Formula onlyDiarrhea Acute respiratory infectionsSource: Victora et al 1987Infant Deaths (per 1000)<strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> Infant FeedingRisk AnalysisInfant mortality under different breastfeeding scenarios20015010050015243No BF among<strong>HIV</strong>+<strong>AIDS</strong> deaths14595% BFamong <strong>HIV</strong>+184109 91138544620% spilloverNon-<strong>AIDS</strong> deathsSource: LINKAGES risk model 2001Breast Health in MalawiMTCT of <strong>HIV</strong>-1 byMode of Infant FeedingVariableLimited evidence3 months 15 months• Mastitis (breastmilkNa>12 mmol/L)• Maternal plasma log<strong>HIV</strong> load• Maternal CD4/CD8ration2.31 (1.25-4.26)1.71 (1.16-2.54)0.19 (0.06-0.54)Vertical Transmission (%)30252015105018.8 19.428.224.114.621.8Formula Mixed Exclusive BF (to3 m)Mode of Infant FeedingSource: WHO 1998Source: Coutsoudis et al 1999 (S.Africa); Ross 2002 (slide)

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