HIV Transmission to Premature Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Issue 9 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Levin, Candyce; Le Roux, David M.; Harrison, Michael C.; Tooke, Lloyd
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 36:Issue 9(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: prematurity -- HIV transmission -- prevention of mother to child transmission -- very low birth weight -- neonatal; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001611
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: 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 PCR-negative 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.