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No. 185-HIV Screening in Pregnancy.

Authors :
Keenan-Lindsay L
Yudin MH
Source :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC [J Obstet Gynaecol Can] 2017 Jul; Vol. 39 (7), pp. e54-e58.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this guideline is to provide recommendations to obstetric health care providers and to minimize practice variations for HIV screening, while taking provincial and territorial recommendations into account.<br />Outcomes: The risk of transmission of HIV from mother to fetus is significant if the mother is not treated. The primary outcome of screening for and treating HIV in pregnancy is a marked decrease in the rate of vertical transmission of HIV from mother to fetus. Secondary outcomes include confirmation of HIV infection in the woman, which allows optimization of her health and long-term management.<br />Evidence: The Cochrane Library and Medline were searched for English-language articles published related to HIV screening and pregnancy. Additional articles were identified through the references of these articles. All study types were reviewed.<br /> (Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1701-2163
Volume :
39
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28625292
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogc.2017.04.009