HIV among pregnant women: north central Wisconsin

The incidence of infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women in north central Wisconsin is unknown. We devised and used an anonymous screening protocol to determine both the incidence of HIV infection and the rate of infection spread in this population. Our data demonstrate an extremely low incidence of HIV infection. Further, over the time periods studied, no clear evidence of an increase in the incidence of this severe infection could be demonstrated.