Publication Name	World Journal of Translational Medicine
Manuscript ID	120643
DOI	10.5528/wjtm.120643
Country	Ecuador

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Efficacy of the standardized implementation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission human immunodeficiency virus strategy in Ecuador
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Doménica D Villacís-Ponce and Alexandra I Andrade-Nieto
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Corresponding Author	Doménica D Villacís-Ponce, MD, Professor, Researcher, School of Medicine, San Gregorio de Portoviejo University, Avenida Metropolitana y Avenida Olímpica, Portoviejo 130101, Manabí, Ecuador. ddvillacis@sangregorio.edu.ec
Key Words	Human immunodeficiency virus; Mother-to-child transmission; Neonatal prophylaxis; Antiretroviral therapy; Ecuador
Core Tip	This study shows that a rigorously implemented, standardized national strategy for preventing mother-to-child human immunodeficiency virus transmission can achieve a transmission rate of 0.65% in a real-world Ecuadorian setting. The findings highlight the importance of early maternal diagnosis, consistent antiretroviral therapy, and coordinated maternal-infant follow-up to sustain progress toward national elimination goals.
Citation	Villacís-Ponce DD, Andrade-Nieto AI. Efficacy of the standardized implementation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission human immunodeficiency virus strategy in Ecuador. World J Transl Med 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.120643
PDF	120643-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-03-04 03:34
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-04 03:36
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-25 05:48
Return for Revision	2026-05-27 16:41
Revised	2026-06-06 01:51
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-09 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-09 06:42
Articles in Press	2026-07-09 06:42
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