Neurodevelopment of breastfed HIV-exposed uninfected and HIV-unexposed children in South Africa.

Objectives: To assess neurodevelopment of breastfed HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) and breastfed HIV-unexposed children in the context of universal maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Design: Prospective study with antenatal enrolment and follow-up of breastfeeding HEU and HIV-unexposed mother-infant pairs through 12-18 months postpartum.

Setting: Peri-urban community, Cape Town, South Africa.