Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abstract
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodeficiency 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.
Key words: Antiretrovirals, HIV, Neonate, Pregnancy, Screening
Publisher
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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