Author/Authors :
Espanol, Teresa Department of Immunology and Immunodeficiencies - Hospital Vall d´Hebron - School of Medicine - Barcelona, Spain , Caragol, Isabel Department of Immunology and Immunodeficiencies - Hospital Vall d´Hebron - School of Medicine - Barcelona, Spain , Soler, Pere Department of Immunology and Immunodeficiencies - Hospital Vall d´Hebron - School of Medicine - Barcelona, Spain , Hernandez, Manuel Department of Immunology and Immunodeficiencies - Hospital Vall d´Hebron - School of Medicine - Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
HIV infection by maternal transmission is increasing in the world due to the
increase in infected women who are not receiving appropriate antiretroviral therapy.
Prognosis of HIV infection in children is poor because the newborn has an immature
immune system. Early diagnosis and therapy are needed to avoid the development of
AIDS. New therapies are becoming available but prevention of infection, through
maternal therapy during pregnancy, is the most effective measure in avoiding this
infection through this transmission route.
Keywords :
Anti Retroviral Agents , Antigens , CD4 , HIV , Vertical Transmission
