Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 30, 2026

Propagation of the Microsporidian Parasite Edhazardia aedis in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes
05:29

Propagation of the Microsporidian Parasite Edhazardia aedis in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes

Published on: August 13, 2020

[Aids in children: observations on vertical transmission]

M B Ortigão1

  • 1Laboratório de Imunologia Clínica, Departamento de Imunologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21045-900, Brasil.

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|January 1, 1995
PubMed

Insights

This review covers pediatric acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) mother-to-infant transmission. It details how HIV infection occurs in utero, during, and after delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Virology

Context:

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) presents unique challenges in pediatric populations.
  • Vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a critical global health concern.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiological landscape of pediatric AIDS.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms and routes of vertical HIV transmission from mother to child.

Summary:

  • The paper examines the epidemiology of AIDS in children.
  • It discusses various modes of mother-to-infant HIV transmission.
  • Physiopathological aspects of in utero, intrapartum, and postpartum HIV infection are explored.

Impact:

  • Informing public health strategies for pediatric HIV prevention and care.
  • Enhancing understanding of HIV pathogenesis in neonates and children.
  • Guiding interventions to reduce mother-to-child transmission rates.

More Related Videos

Visualizing Cell-to-cell Transfer of HIV using Fluorescent Clones of HIV and Live Confocal Microscopy13:08

Visualizing Cell-to-cell Transfer of HIV using Fluorescent Clones of HIV and Live Confocal Microscopy

Published on: October 7, 2010

Related Concept Videos

Transmission of Pathogens01:24

Transmission of Pathogens

Pathogens spread from their reservoirs to susceptible hosts through three main routes: contact transmission, vehicle transmission, and vector transmission. Each route involves distinct mechanisms of transfer.Contact TransmissionThis category includes direct contact, indirect contact, and droplet transmission:Direct contact involves immediate physical interaction between individuals—such as a handshake—which can spread pathogens like Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacterium responsible for...
Amebiasis01:28

Amebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
Immunodeficiency Diseases01:25

Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immunodeficiency disorders are conditions in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent. The immune system comprises a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from potentially harmful invaders. When this system is deficient or not functioning properly, it leaves the body susceptible to infections, diseases, or other complications.
There are three main causes of immunodeficiency disorders...
Sexually Transmitted Infections01:26

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...