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Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV: An Evidence‐Based Update For Midwives
Author(s) -
Patchen Loral,
Beal Margaret W.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
the journal of midwifery and womens health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/s1526-9523(01)00197-0
Subject(s) - transmission (telecommunications) , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , pregnancy , virology , intensive care medicine , computer science , biology , telecommunications , genetics
This article presents an update on human immunodeficiency virus care in the United States, with an emphasis on care during pregnancy and strategies to prevent perinatal transmission. Common drug regimens are reviewed. Obstetric factors related to transmission, such as mode of delivery, also are discussed. Guidelines for collaboration between midwives and human immunodeficiency virus specialists are outlined.