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S S Struik1, G Tudor-Williams, G P Taylor

  • 1St Mary's NHS Trust, London W2 1NY, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|September 15, 2007
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HIV seroconversion during pregnancy is a significant cause of infant HIV infections in the UK. Many infants diagnosed with HIV experienced severe infections and long-term neurological issues.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Antenatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing is crucial for preventing mother-to-child transmission.
  • Undiagnosed maternal HIV can lead to severe infant infections and long-term health consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the antenatal HIV testing history, clinical presentation, and outcomes of infants diagnosed with HIV.
  • To identify the impact of antenatal HIV diagnosis on infant health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 25 infants diagnosed with HIV between 2001 and 2005.
  • Analysis of antenatal HIV testing status, clinical presentation, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 21 out of 25 infants received antenatal care in the UK.

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  • 12 mothers were not tested for HIV antenatally; 5 experienced seroconversion during pregnancy.
  • Infants born to undiagnosed mothers had severe, often fatal, infections, with 65% experiencing neurological sequelae.

    • Conclusions:

    • HIV seroconversion in pregnancy is a key factor in UK infant HIV diagnoses.
    • Lack of antenatal HIV testing significantly worsens infant prognosis, leading to severe morbidity and mortality.