title: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in pregnancy: a review of the guidelines for preventing mother-to-child transmission in Malaysia.
abstract: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodefi ciency virus (HIV) is a devastating consequence of HIV infection during pregnancy and is largely preventable. Evidence-based interventions such as universal antenatal screening, provision of antiretroviral therapy, delivery by elective caesarean section and avoidance of breastfeeding have ensured that the rates of MTCT remain low in Malaysia. This review discusses the most recent advances in the management of HIV infection in pregnancy with emphasis on antiretroviral treatment strategies and obstetric care in a middle income country.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Directorate, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Iskandar.azwa@gmail.com
authors.forename: Iskandar
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Azwa
authors.forename: Su Yen
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Khong
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008296:Malaysia; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents