HIV infection and pregnancy

The epidemiology, management, and outcome of pregnancy complicated by HIV infection are discussed. Although lymphocyte counts may drop during pregnancy, HIV infection does not appear to increase the risk of obstetric complications and poor pregnancy outcome. Although most pregnant women with HIV are...

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Published inClinics in perinatology Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 85
Main Author Dinsmoor, M J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1994
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes
Choice Behavior
Female
HIV Infections - blood
HIV Infections - congenital
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV Infections - psychology
HIV Infections - therapy
HIV Infections - transmission
HIV Seroprevalence
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Leukocyte Count
Neonatal Screening
Population Surveillance
Postnatal Care
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - blood
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - epidemiology
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - psychology
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - therapy
Pregnancy Outcome
Prenatal Care
Reproduction
United States - epidemiology
United States
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Summary:The epidemiology, management, and outcome of pregnancy complicated by HIV infection are discussed. Although lymphocyte counts may drop during pregnancy, HIV infection does not appear to increase the risk of obstetric complications and poor pregnancy outcome. Although most pregnant women with HIV are asymptomatic, progression of disease, including the development of opportunistic infections, may occur during gestation. Serious bacterial infections are not common unless the CD4 count is less than 300 cells/mm3. Transmission of HIV to the neonate complicates approximately 30% of affected pregnancies.
ISSN:0095-5108
DOI:10.1016/S0095-5108(18)30363-4