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Update on perinatal HIV.

A M Costei1, S M King, G Koren

  • 1Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|January 5, 2002
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About half of pregnant women diagnosed with HIV in Ottawa and Toronto were born in HIV-endemic countries. Early antiretroviral therapy can protect most fetuses from HIV transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains a significant global health issue.
  • A notable proportion of pregnant individuals in developed nations originate from countries with a high prevalence of HIV.
  • Understanding the risk of HIV infection among pregnant women from endemic regions is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of HIV infection in pregnant women in Ottawa and Toronto.
  • To assess the proportion of HIV-positive pregnant women who were born in countries where HIV is endemic.
  • To highlight the importance of screening and management strategies for HIV in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of HIV-positive pregnant women in Ottawa and Toronto.

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  • Data collection on country of birth for identified HIV-positive cases.
  • Review of existing literature on HIV prevalence in pregnant populations.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 50% of pregnant women identified as HIV-positive in Ottawa and Toronto were born in countries where HIV is endemic.
    • This finding underscores the importance of considering country of origin in HIV risk assessment for pregnant patients.
    • The study highlights the ongoing presence of HIV in pregnant populations in Canada.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnant women born in HIV-endemic countries represent a significant portion of HIV-positive cases in urban Canadian centers.
    • Prompt diagnosis and initiation of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy are critical for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
    • Continued vigilance and accessible resources, such as the Motherisk HIV-Healthline, are essential for managing HIV in pregnancy.