Vaccine-induced, high magnitude HIV Env-specific antibodies with Fc-mediated effector functions are insufficient to protect infant rhesus macaques against oral SHIV infection

Improved access to antiretroviral therapy and antenatal care have significantly reduced in-utero and peri-partum mother-to-child HIV transmission. However, as breastmilk transmission of HIV still occurs at an unacceptable rate there remains a need to develop an effective vaccine for the pediatric population. Previously, we compared different HIV vaccine strategies, intervals, and... Show more