CURRENT STATE OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD HIV TRANSMISSION IN SAINT-PETERSBURG

Saint-Petersburg is among the leaders in medical treatment of HIV-positive pregnant women and their children. The joint efforts of AIDS Center, women’s consultation clinics, and maternity hospitals ensure the low rate of mother-tochild HIV transmission (1.3 % in 2007). The article reviews some advances as well as problems related to the medical treatment of HIV-positive pregnant women. The analysis of those issues will contribute to creation of a better healthcare system for pregnant women, will raise the awarness of how important medical monitroting and preventive care are and will favour further reduction of mother-to child transmission.