| Perinatal transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus. | |
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PMID: 2655794 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from an infected mother to her fetus or infant can occur in utero and probably during labor and delivery. Transmission via breast milk has also been documented. Because of limitations of conventional HIV testing in infants, it is difficult to determine the rate of transmission from an infected mother to her fetus or infant, but it is probably between 20% and 60%, depending on the mother's health status. Perinatal HIV infection is a significant problem particularly in "Pattern II" countries, where HIV is spread primarily by heterosexual contact. In "Pattern I" countries, where HIV predominantly affects homosexual and bisexual men, children are infected by mothers who acquired the infection through I.V. drug abuse or sexual contact with an infected partner. |
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Authors:
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J W Pape; W Johnson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin of the Pan American Health Organization Volume: 23 ISSN: 0085-4638 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Pan Am Health Organ Publication Date: 1989 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-06-27 Completed Date: 1989-06-27 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505403 Medline TA: Bull Pan Am Health Organ Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 50-61 Citation Subset: IM; X |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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prevention & control,
transmission* Female Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases / transmission* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / immunology* Prenatal Care |
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