South African government threatens to ban nevirapine. Move would take away option for treating vertical HIV transmission
Baleta, A.
Lancet 362(9382): 451
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1474-547X PMID: 12927453 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(03)14100-1Document Number: 249871
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