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General/Miscellaneous Reports
       

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Risk factors of hiv-1 vertical transmission (vt) and the influence of antiretroviral therapy (art) in pregnancy outcome.
 Barral MF, Oliveira GR, Lobato RC,  et al
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2014 Mar-Apr;56(2):133-8.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Role of the Placenta in Adverse Perinatal Outcomes among HIV-1 Seropositive Women.
 Ackerman Iv W, J Kwiek J.
J Nippon Med Sch. 2013;80(2):90-4
 Paper

Virologic and Host Risk Factors for Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV.
Selvaraj S, Paintsil E.
Curr HIV Res. 2013 Feb 21
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Peripartum cardiomyopathy coexistent with human immunodeficiency virus: a substantial obstetric jeopardy.
Mandal D, Dattaray C, Dutta M, Sarkar G, Sinha P.
 Heart Views. 2013 Jan;14(1):26-8
Paper

Bolstering the Evidence Base for Integrating Abortion and HIV Care: A Literature Review.
 Manski R, Dennis A, Blanchard K, et al.
 AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:802389.
Abstract

Maternal HIV Infection and Vertical Transmission of Pathogenic Bacteria.
 Cutland CL, Schrag SJ, Zell ER,  et al
Pediatrics. 2012 Aug 6.
Abstract

Premasticating Food for Weaning African Infants: A Possible Vehicle for Transmission of HIV.
 Maritz ER, Kidd M, Cotton MF.
Pediatrics. 2011 Aug 28
 Abstract

Different  Regions of HIV-1 Subtype C ENV are Associated with Placental Localization and in Utero
Mother-to-Child Transmission
 Kumar SB, Handelman SK, Voronkin I, et al
J Virol. 2011 May 4.
Abstract

A new unique recombinant HIV-1 isolated from child born from HIV-infected mother.
 Eremin VF, Gasich EL, Sasinovich SV.
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2011 May 3.
 Abstract

Advances in basic science understanding of mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission.
Walter J, Kuhn L, Aldrovandi GM. 
Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2008 Mar;3(2):146-50.
 Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
 Interventions for preventing late postnatal mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
 Horvath T, Madi BC, Iuppa IM, et al
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Jan 21;(1):CD006734.
 Abstract
 
The role of transplacental microtransfusions of maternal lymphocytes in HIV transmission to newborns.
Biggar RJ, Lee TH, Wen L, et al 
AIDS. 2008 Nov 12;22(17):2251-6.
 Abstract
 
Perinatal transmission of HIV
Gardella B, Preti E, Zanchi S, et al  
Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Apr;59(2):139-49
 Abstract
 
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 and Risk of Intrapartum Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Transmission
 Drake AL, John-Stewart GC, Wald A, et al 
Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Feb;109(2):403-409
 Abstract
 
Increased Risk of Intrauterine Transmission of HIV-1 Associated With Granulocyte
Elastase in Endocervical Mucus.
Kaseba-Sata C, Kasolo F, Ichiyama K, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Feb 1;41(2):249-251.
 Abstract

Risk Factors for In Utero and Intrapartum Transmission of HIV.
Magder LS, Mofenson L, Paul ME, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jan 1;38(1):87-95.
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Impact of vaginal microbes on postpartum infectious morbidity among HIV infected
and uninfected women
Sebitloane M, Moodley J
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Amniocentesis
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Amniocentesis and viral risk (hepatitis B, C virus and HIV).
 Ducarme G, Ceccaldi PF, Bernuau J, Luton D.
J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Aug 11
 Abstract

 
Maternal Immunological Responses 
Cellular Responses Humoral Responses    
Cellular Responses

CD4+ Cells

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Influence of maternal CD4 levels on the predictive value of virus load over mother-to-child
transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Study Group for Vertical
Transmission.
Mazza C, Ravaggi A, Rodella A, et al.
J Med Virol 1999 May;58(1):59-62 
Abstract 
   
  Maternal viral load, CD4 cell count and vertical transmission of HIV-1.
O'Shea S, Newell ML, Dunn DT, et  al. 
J Med Virol. 1998 Feb;54(2):113-7.
Abstract 
   
  Effect of maternal CD4+ cell count, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and viral load
on disease progression in infants with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus
type 1 infection. New York City Perinatal HIV Transmission Collaborative Study Group.
Lambert G, Thea DM, Pliner V, et al.
J Pediatr 1997 Jun;130(6):890-7 
 Abstract
   
  Plasma viral load and CD4+ lymphocytes as prognostic markers of HIV-1 infection.
Mellors JW, Munoz A, Giorgi JV, et al.
Ann Intern Med 1997 Jun 15;126(12):946-54 
Abstract

CD8+ Cells

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Maternal and infant factors predicting disease progression inhuman immunodeficiency
virus type 1-infected infants. Women and Infants Transmission Study Group.
Rich KC, Fowler MG, Mofenson LM, et al
 Pediatrics 2000 Jan;105(1):e8 
Abstract
   
  Prospective study of CD8+ lymphocyte activation in relation to viral load in HIV-infected
patients with > or = 400 CD4+ lymphocytes per microliter.
Bouscarat F, Levacher M, Dazza MC,et al,
 AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1999 Nov 1;15(16):1419-25
Abstract
   
  Allo-immunization elicits CD8+ T cell-derived chemokines, HIV suppressor factors and
resistance to HIV infection in women.
Wang Y, Tao L, Mitchell E, et al
 Nat Med 1999 Sep;5(9):1004-9
Abstract
   
  Decreased CD8 cell-mediated viral suppression and other immunologic characteristics of
women who transmit human immunodeficiency virus to their infants.
Plaeger S, Bermudez S, Mikyas Y, et al
J Infect Dis 1999 Jun;179(6):1388-94 
Abstract
   
  CD8+ lymphocytes in pregnancy and HIV infection: characterization of CD8+ subpopulations
and CD8+ noncytotoxic antiviral activity.
Rich KC, Siegel JN, Jennings C, et al,
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1999 May ;15(7):665-70 
Abstract 
   
  Changes in total, CD4+, and CD8+ lymphocytes during pregnancy and 1 year postpartum in human immunodeficiency virus-infected women. The Women and Infants Transmission Study.
Tuomala RE, Kalish LA, Zorilla C, et al
Obstet Gynecol 1997Jun;89(6):967-74 
Abstract
   
  Prospective study of CD8+ lymphocyte activation in relation to viral load in HIV-infected
patients with > or = 400 CD4+ lymphocytes per microliter.
Bouscarat F, Levacher M, Dazza MC, et al,
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1999 Nov 1;15(16):1419-25
Abstract

Humoral Responses

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Maternal humoral factors associated with perinatal human immunodeficiency virus
type-1 transmission in a cohort from Kigali,
Tranchat C, Van de Perre P, et al
 J Infect 1999 Nov;39(3):213-20 
Abstract
   
  Role of maternal humoral immunity in vertical transmission of HIV-1 subtype E in
Thailand.
Louisirirotchanakul S, Beddows S, Cheingsong R, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 1999 Aug
Abstract
   
  Apparent enhancement of perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus
type 1 by high maternal anti-gp160 antibody titer.
 Pancino G, Leste-Lasserre T, Burgard M, et al
J Infect Dis 1998 Jun;177(6):1737-41  
Abstract
 
Viral Dynamics
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Influence of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype on mother-to-child transmission.
Tapia N, Franco S, Puig-Basagoiti F, Menendez C   
J Gen Virol 2003 Mar;84(Pt 3):607-13
 Abstract

 
Viral Load
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries|
 
  Perinatal Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 by Pregnant Women
with RNA Virus Loads <1000 Copies/mL.
Ioannidis JP, Abrams EJ, Ammann A, et al
J Infect Dis 2001 Jan;183(4):539-545
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral load and vertical transmission of HIV-1: an important factor but not the only
one.
The European Collaborative Study.
AIDS 1999 Jul 30;13(11):1377-85  
Abstract
   
  Maternal virus load and perinatal human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtype E
transmission, Thailand. Bangkok Collaborative Perinatal HIVTransmission Study Group.
Shaffer N, Roongpisuthipong A, Siriwasin W, et al  
J Infect Dis 1999 Mar;179(3):590-9  
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral load and timing of mother-to-child HIV transmission, Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok Collaborative Perinatal HIV Transmission Study Group.
Mock PA, Shaffer N, Bhadrakom C,  et al
 AIDS 1999 Feb 25;13(3):407-14
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral and gestational risk factors in vertical transmission of HIV-1 infection
Greco P, Vimercati A, Fiore JR, et al
Minerva Ginecol 1998 Nov 0(11):449-54
Abstract
   
  Intrapartum mucosal exposure to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) of infants
born to HIV-1-infected mothers correlates with maternal plasma virus burden.
Ait-Khaled M, Lyall EG, Stainsby C, et al
J Infect Dis 1998 Apr;177(4):1097-100 
Abstract
   
  Maternal HIV-1 viral load and vertical transmission of infection: the Ariel Project for the
prevention of HIV transmission from mother to infant.
 Cao Y, Krogstad P, Korber BT, Koup RA, et al
J Nat Med 1997 May;3(5):549-52 
Abstract
   
  Viral load and disease progression in infants infected with human immunodeficiency virus
type 1. Women and Infants Transmission Group
Shearer WT, Quinn TC, LaRussa P, et al
 N Engl J Med 1997 May 8;336(19):1337-42
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral load, CD4 cell count and vertical transmission of HIV-1.
O'Shea S, Newell ML, Dunn DT, et al
 J Med Virol 1998 Feb;54(2):113-7 
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral load, CD4 cell count and vertical transmission of HIV-1.
O'Shea S, Newell ML, Dunn DT, et al
 J Med Virol 1998 Feb;54(2):113-7 
Abstract
   
  The effect of maternal viral load on the risk of perinatal transmission of HIV-1. New York
City Perinatal HIV Transmission Collaborative Study Group.
Thea DM, Steketee RW, Pliner V, et al
AIDS 1997 Mar 15;11(4):437-44
Abstract
   
  Maternal viral load, zidovudine treatment, and the risk of transmission of human
immunodeficiency virus type 1 from mother to infant.
Sperling RS, Shapiro DE, Coombs RW, et al.
N Engl J Med 1996;335:1621-1629.  
Abstract
   
  Influence of other maternal variables on the relationship between maternal virus load and
mother-to-infant transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Burns DN, Landesman S, Wright DJ, et al.,
 J Infect Dis, 1997. 175: p. 1206-1210. 
Abstract
   
  Vertical HIV-1 transmission correlates with a high maternal viral load at delivery 
Coll O, Hernandez M, Boucher CAB, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol, 1997. 14: p. 26-30. 
Abstract
 
HIV Shedding in Genital Tract
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Effect of menstrual cycle on HIV-1 levels in the peripheral blood and genital tract.
WHS 001 Study Team.
Reichelderfer PS, Coombs RW, Wright DJ, et al
AIDS 2000 Sep 29;14(14):2101-7  
Abstract
   
  Frequent detection of HIV-1 RNA but low rates of HIV-1 isolation in cervicovaginal
secretions from infected women.
Saracino A, Di Stefano M, Fiore JR, et al  
New Microbiol 2000 Jan;23(1):79-83  
Abstract
   
  Genital HIV shedding in women.
Iversen AK
Aids Patient Care STDS 1999 Dec;13(12):695-701  
Abstract
   
  Genital tract human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) shedding and inflammation
and HIV-1 env diversity in perinatal HIV-1 transmission.
Panther LA, Tucker L, Xu C, et al
J Infect Dis 2000 Feb;181(2):555-63  
Abstract
   
  Cervical and vaginal shedding of human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected cells
throughout the menstrual cycle.
Mostad SB, Jackson S, Overbaugh J, Ret al
J Infect Dis 1998 Oct;178(4):983-91
Abstract
   
  Prevalence and correlates of HIV type 1 shedding in the female genital tract
Mostad SB
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 1998 Apr;14 Suppl 1:S11-5  
Abstract
   
  Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 RNA shedding in the female genital tract.
Goulston C, McFarland W, Katzenstein D
J Infect Dis 1998 Apr;177(4):1100-3
Abstract
   
  Effect of menstrual cycle on HIV-1 levels in the peripheral blood and genital tract.
WHS 001 Study Team.
Reichelderfer PS, Coombs RW, Wright DJ, et al
AIDS 2000 Sep 29;14(14):2101-7  
Abstract
   
  Frequent detection of HIV-1 RNA but low rates of HIV-1 isolation in cervicovaginal secretions
from infected women.
Saracino A, Di Stefano M, Fiore JR, et al  
New Microbiol 2000 Jan;23(1):79-83  
Abstract
   
  Genital HIV shedding in women.
Iversen AK
Aids Patient Care STDS 1999 Dec;13(12):695-701  
Abstract
   
  Genital tract human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) shedding and inflammation and
HIV-1 env diversity in perinatal HIV-1 transmission.
Panther LA, Tucker L, Xu C, et al
J Infect Dis 2000 Feb;181(2):555-63  
Abstract
   
  Cervical and vaginal shedding of human immunodeficiency virus type 1-infected cells
throughout the menstrual cycle.
Mostad SB, Jackson S, Overbaugh J,et al
J Infect Dis 1998 Oct;178(4):983-91
Abstract
 

 

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