Cesarean section for HIV-infected women in the combination antiretroviral therapies era, 2000–2010

Objective Elective cesarean section (CS) is a proven method to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), but is no longer recommended for women with antiretroviral therapy resulting in a low viral load (VL):

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2013-10, Vol.209 (4), p.335.e1-335.e12
Main Authors: Briand, Nelly, PhD, Jasseron, Carine, PhD, Sibiude, Jeanne, MD, MSc, Azria, Elie, MD, PhD, Pollet, Justine, MD, Hammou, Yamina, MD, Warszawski, Josiane, MD, PhD, Mandelbrot, Laurent, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Retroviral Agents - therapeutic use
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Cesarean Section
Delivery, Obstetric - methods
Female
HIV Infections - drug therapy
HIV Infections - transmission
HIV-1
human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical - prevention & control
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical - statistics & numerical data
mode of delivery
mother-to-child transmission
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy
Prospective Studies
Viral Load
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Summary:Objective Elective cesarean section (CS) is a proven method to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), but is no longer recommended for women with antiretroviral therapy resulting in a low viral load (VL):
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2013.06.021