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Current human T ‐cell lymphotropic virus type 1 mother‐to‐child transmission prevention status in K agoshima
Author(s) -
Nerome Yasuhito,
Kojyo Kanami,
Ninomiya Yumiko,
Ishikawa Tamayo,
Ogiso Ayano,
Takei Syuji,
Kawano Yoshifumi,
Douchi Tsutomu,
Takezaki Toshiro,
Owaki Tetsuhiro
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12385
Subject(s) - medicine , transmission (telecommunications) , obstetrics , pregnancy , biology , genetics , electrical engineering , engineering
The aim of this study was to assess the current human T ‐cell lymphotropic virus type 1 ( HTLV ‐ I ) mother‐to‐child transmission ( MTCT ) prevention system in K agoshima P refecture. We investigated the rate of carrier pregnant women from obstetrics facilities in K agoshima by mail in 2012 and compared our results with previous study results. We interviewed carrier pregnant women about their choices for infant nutrition, and we interviewed midwives about the follow‐up system. In 2012, 8719 screening tests were performed, covering 58.1% of all pregnant women in K agoshima; the rate of carrier pregnant women was 1.3%. Of 59 carriers, 39 chose short‐term breast‐feeding. The HTLV ‐ I carrier rate among pregnant women in K agoshima has declined. The current HTLV ‐ I MTCT prevention system in K agoshima is effective, but not sufficient. To bring the nutrition methods to completion, various types of support are needed. Further studies will elucidate many unsolved problems concerning MTCT .