New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2016, Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: recommendations for a public health approach
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GuidelineAntiretroviral therapy for HIV infection in adults and adolescents in resource-limited settings : towards universal access : recommendations for a public health approach
Year of Publication2006
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
CD4 testing is required to determine if pregnant women with HIV and WHO clinical stage 1 or 2 disease need to start ARV treatment or ARV prophylaxis for PMTCT.
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low