HIV infection and pregnancy.
This article discusses some aspects of the epidemiology and neonatal transmission of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Various screening approaches are reviewed, and the interaction between pregnancy and AIDS is considered. Management of the pregnancy and subsequent advice and follow-up are described.
Marwood
R P
RP
Westminster Hospital, London.
D003219:Confidentiality; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*