VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases)HIV infection transmissionHIGHLY active antiretroviral therapyHIV-positive womenANTIRETROVIRAL agentsThe article focuses on analysis of preeclampsia impact over vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).Topics discussed include observation of an increment...
Identifying and addressing health system-related challenges to PMTCT is critical to implementing effective PMTCT programmes. The authors aimed to identify achievements and challenges in the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria from a health system perspective. They drew on their...
Despite recent major advances in developing effective vaccines against toxoplasmosis, finding new protective vaccination strategies remains a challenging and elusive goal as it is critical to prevent the disease. Over the past few years, various experimental approaches have shown that developing an effectiv...
The role of the placenta in the vertical transmission of HIV and other infectious agents It was obvious to all in attendance that the dialogue concerning not only HIV but all infectious agents must be continued as part of these international placental conferences. It was noted with pleasure that...
What is trichinellosis? How is it transmitted?Disease Transmission:In the study of epidemiology, transmission is the process by which a disease is spread from one organism to another. This can occur by an array of routes, including air, physical contact, ingestion, fecal-oral, and blood, ...
Since the introduction of drugs to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, the purpose of and approach to HIV testing of pregnant women has increasingly become an area of major controversy. In recent years, many strategies to increase the uptake of HIV testing have focused on offering HIV tests to...
The VGA connector is crucial for connecting video devices like monitors and projectors. It features a 15-pin arrangement in three rows of five, which allows for the transmission of analog video signals. Variations like mini-VGA also exist, reflecting its historical prevalence and current relevance ...
Shots also are recommended for people at higher risk, like those in a place where an outbreak is occurring or those with HIV infection or certain other health conditions. -Zoe Christen Jones and The Associated Press contributed to this report. ...
Sag Definition: Sag in a transmission line is defined as the vertical distance between the highest points of support and the lowest point of the conductor. Purpose of Sag: Including appropriate sag protects transmission lines from excessive tension and potential damage, especially under adverse conditi...
Analysis of two mother-infant pairs after vertical transmission of HIV-1 revealed that the mothers, who were each HLA-B57/B508 positive, had CTL escape mutations in TW10. The two infants, each negative for HLA B57/B508, were initially infected with virus carrying these mutations. However, ...