HIV transmission to transmission to premature very low birth weight infants

There is sparse literature about HIV transmission in preterm infants. Eighty-two HIV-exposed preterm infants received birth polymerase chain reactions (PCRs). Five (6.1%) were HIV positive with all 5 mothers receiving inadequate antiretrovirals. Of the PCRnegative infants, 9 died and 87% of the survivors received further PCR testing which remained negative. With correct care, intrapartum transmission of HIV can virtually be eliminated.

Grantor

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Year dc:date.issued

2020

Author dc:creator

• Levin, Candyce

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Tooke, Lloyd

• Paediatrics

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32779

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/32779