[Postnatal transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). History of brief breast-feeding. (Presentation of a clinical case)].
We studied a case of a woman without previous risks of HIV infection. This woman was transfused for obstetric reasons in April, 1986. Two units of blood were provided by paid donors. The newborn was breastfed for only two weeks. After twelve months symptoms of HIV showed up. Resembling symptoms appeared in the daughter 36 months later breastfed. Both were classified as having AIDS 3 years after the birth. The husband remains negative ten months after his last sexual contact. In conclusion, vertical transmission of HIV through breastfeeding is possible and perhaps should be more closely evaluated.
Guerrero Flores
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Programa de Actividades contra el SIDA, Delegación Yucatán del IMSS, Mérida.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000635:transmission*; D000328:Adult; D001771:Blood Banks / Q000592:standards; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006678:HIV; D006266:Health Education; D006281:Health Occupations; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000382:microbiology*; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000382:microbiology*; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
Transmisión postnatal del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH). Historia de breve lactancia al seno. (Presentación de un caso clínico).