Maternal Factors Influencing Perinatal Transmission of HIV Infection

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward M. Connor
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Perinatal Transmission ◽  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing

“I was born with this?” Missed perinatal transmission of HIV infection in adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Kirsten B. Hawkins ◽  
Lawrence J. D’Angelo
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Perinatal Transmission

Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 791-794
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Perinatal Transmission ◽  
Pediatric Hiv ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Perinatal Hiv ◽  
Seroprevalence Data ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

PERINATAL INFECTIONS The primary route of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in infants is vertical transmission from HIV-infected mothers. This is of particular concern as the number of infected women and the number of children infected by perinatal transmission continue to increase rapidly. The number of perinatally acquired acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases increased 17% in 1989 and 21% in 1990. Similarly, the number of heterosexually acquired AIDS cases increased 27% in 1989 and 40% in 1990. There is evidence that vertical transmission of HIV can occur in utero (congenital/transplacental, similar to rubella),1,2 in the postpartum period (breast-feeding), and perhaps in the intrapartum period (similar to hepatitis B).3 The relative frequency and efficiency of transmission during each of these periods remains uncertain. The best estimates of vertical transmission from an HIV-seropositive mother to the fetus range from 12.9% to 39%4-6 Although the risk of transmission appears to be increased in women who are symptomatic, this point is still unclear.5 Preliminary information suggests that the presence of high levels of high-affinity/avidity antibodies to specific epitopes of the gp 120 of HIV may be protective and may decrease or prevent vertical transmission,7-10 although others have not been able to confirm this finding.11 More detailed information on perinatal HIV infection,12 and infection control13 in pediatric HIV infection is available in previously published statements from the AAP Task Force on Pediatric AIDS. SEROPREVALENCE Anonymous seroprevalence data from newborn specimens are being collected in 44 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. In some states, seroprevalence data are available by metropolitan area and/or by hospital of birth.

scholarly journals Nutrition and Immune Function II: Maternal Factors Influencing Transmission

1996 ◽  
Vol 126 (suppl_10) ◽  
pp. 2637S-2640S ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel V. Landers
Keyword(s):  
Immune Function ◽  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing

Emergencies in HIV-positive patients

2010 ◽  
pp. 479-505
Author(s):  
Punit S. Ramrakha ◽  
Kevin P. Moore ◽  
Amir Sam
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Disease ◽  
Primary Hiv Infection ◽  
Clinical Indicator ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Neurological Conditions

Emergency presentations of HIV infection 480 Factors influencing presentation in HIV disease 482 HIV testing 484 Clinical indicator diseases for adult HIV infection 486 Primary HIV infection (PHI) 487 Acute neurological conditions in HIV-positive patients: assessment 488 Acute neurological conditions in HIV-positive patients: investigations 490...

Maternal factors influencing the occurrence of low birthweight in northern Vietnam

1996 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinh Phuong Hoa ◽  
To Thanh Huong ◽  
Vuong Thi Hoa ◽  
Bengt Höjer ◽  
Lars åke Persson
Keyword(s):  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Infant and Maternal Factors Influencing Breastmilk Sodium Among Primiparous Mothers

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roseline Galipeau ◽  
Céline Goulet ◽  
Miguel Chagnon
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing

Maternal Factors Influencing the Decision to Breastfeed Newborns Conceived with IVF

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Castelli ◽  
Jeanne Perrin ◽  
Xavier Thirion ◽  
Florence Comte ◽  
Marc Gamerre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing
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