Risk of Perinatal HIV Transmission Increased with Presence of Co-Infections
Co-infections, such as herpes or Hepatitis B, can increase the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV by activating agents that enhance HIV replication. Careful screening and treatment of these co-infections can contribute to a decrease in perinatal HIV worldwide.
Citation:
King CC, Ellington SR, Kourtis AP. The role of co-infections in mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Curr HIV Res. 2013 Jan;11(1):10-23.
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