Care for HIV-exposed Infants

Mayom Mabuong Marek

PMTCT Inspector/HIV Dept
Focal Point, Ministry of Health, Juba
Care of HIV-Exposed Infants
 antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis,
cotrimoxazole (CTX) prophylaxis
Immunizations, and
Routine monitoring of the infant until
determination of HIV infection status takes
place
 NVP Prophylaxis for HIV-Exposed Infants
Infants of mothers who are receiving ART and
breast feeding should receive 6 weeks of
NVP syrup is given once daily
 Cotrimoxazole for HIV-Exposed Infants

Cotrimoxazole can prevent infections like malaria,

pneumonia, and some kinds of diarrhoea. It is safe
and has few side effects.
At 6 weeks HIV-exposed infants should be started on
cotrimoxazole to prevent opportunistic infections.
Continue cotrimoxazole until a definitive diagnosis is
obtained after breastfeeding has stopped.
If the infant is determined to be HIV infected he
should stay on the medication.