Unfortunately, if the mother avoids breast-feeding she may be stigmatized. Worse, bottle-feeding under poor sanitary conditions may expose the infant to bacterial infection through contaminated water. Overall, the distribution of antiretroviral therapies in poor, developing countries with inadequate health care systems, unhygienic conditions, and severe social problems presents overwhelming obstacles. Reproduced with permission. Inc. All rights reserved.
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