MEDICAL ADVOCATES
WOMEN AND HIV RESOURCE CENTER
  Pregnancy Main Page
New/Noteworthy
General Reports
Pathogenesis 

HIV Transmission Risks
Screening/Testing  
 
Diagnostics/Monitoring

Nutritional Studies

Specific ARV  Data
General ARV Data
Comorbidities
Obstetrical Challenges
Infant Feeding Strategies
 
Global/National Studies
National Studies
Guidelines

Economics    
Human Rights

Advocacy
Resources
Links    




 

Women Main Page Pregnant Women/Neonates  Main Page  

Last Update:  November 20, 2008     
 Documents identified with this icon are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader

New and Noteworthy
     

November 2008
 
 
October 2008
 

Drug/Dx Donation Resource Links
 


General/Miscellaneous Reports
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Is screening for fetal anomalies reliable in HIV-infected pregnant women? A multicentre study.
Brossard P, Boulvain M, Coll O, et al  
AIDS.
2008 Oct 1;22(15):2013-7.
Abstract
 
Analysis of Immunological Markers Associated with Pregnancy and HIV-1 Infection: Relevance in Perinatal
Transmission in HIV-1-Infected Pregnant Women with Low Plasma Viral Load.
Sachdeva N, Oshima K, Cotter A, et al  
Am J Reprod Immunol. 2008 Jul 16.
Abstract
 
The use of prophylaxis against HIV after sexual exposure in pregnancy to reduce the risk of vertical transmission.
Williams PM, Sherrard J, Jeffery KJ.
 
Int J STD AIDS.
2008 Jun;19(6):421-
Abstract
 
Psychosocial dimensions of HIV infection in pregnancy.
Jones TB.
Clin Obstet Gynecol.
2008 Jun;51(2):456-66.
Abstract
 
Low birth weight infants born to HIV-seropositive mothers and HIV-seronegative mothers in
Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Mitgitti R, Seanchaisuriya P, Schelp FP,
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2008 Mar;39(2):273-8.
Abstract
 
HIV-1 seroconversion during pregnancy resulting in vertical transmission.
Moses SE, Tosswill J, Sudhanva M, et al
J Clin Virol.
2007 Dec 3
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL TEXT
PDF ARTICLE

Preconception Health Care for HIV-infected Women.
Aaron EZ, Criniti SM. 
Top HIV Med.
2007 Aug-Sep;15(4):137-41.
Paper
 
Maternal HIV Infection and Placental Malaria Reduce Transplacental Antibody Transfer and
Tetanus Antibody Levels in Newborns in Kenya.

Cumberland P, Shulman CE, Maple PA, et al 
J Infect Dis.
2007 Aug 15;196(4):550-7.
Abstract
 
AIDS in pregnancy, part II: Treatment in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy
and management of obstetric, anesthetic, and pediatric issues.

Rigopoulos D, Gregoriou S, Paparizos V, Katsambas A.
Skinmed
. 2007 Mar-Apr;6(2):79-84
Abstract

AIDS in pregnancy, part I: epidemiology, testing, effect on disease progression, opportunistic
infections, and risk of vertical transmission.

Rigopoulos D, Gregoriou S, Paparizos V, Katsambas A.

Skinmed.
2007 Jan-Feb;6(1):18-23.
Abstract

Rapid growth of a fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma in an HIV-infected woman: a case report.
Ghazi L, Ko F, Bathgate SL, et al
J Reprod Med
. 2006 May;51(5):431-4.
Abstract
 
Being There for My Baby: Early Responses of HIV-infected Mothers With an HIV-exposed Infant.
D'Auria JP, Christian BJ, Miles MS.
|
J Pediatr Health Care.
2006 Jan-Feb;20(1):11-8.
Abstract
 
Strategies to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
McIntyre J.
Curr Opin Infect Dis.
2006 Feb;19(1):33-8.

Abstract
Gestational age determination and prevention of HIV perinatal transmission.
Traisathit P, Le Coeur S, Mary JY, et al
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2005 Nov 22;
Abstract
 
Safety and Immunogenicity of an HIV-1 Recombinant Canarypox Vaccine in Newborns and
Infants of HIV-1-Infected Women.
Johnson DC, McFarland EJ, Muresan P, et al 
 Infect Dis.
2005 Dec 15;192(12):2129-2133
Abstract
 
Lower Mother-to-Child HIV-1 Transmission in Boys Is Independent of Type of Delivery and
Antiretroviral Prophylaxis: The Italian Register for HIV Infection in Children.
Galli L, Puliti D, Chiappini E, Gabiano C, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Dec 1;40(4):479-485.
Abstract
 
High Maternal HIV-1 Viral Load During Pregnancy Is Associated With Reduced Placental
Transfer of Measles IgG Antibody.
Farquhar C, Nduati R, Haigwood N, et al  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2005 Dec 1;40(4):494-497
Abstract
 
Current issues in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection.
Newell ML.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg.
2005 Oct 5;
Abstract
 
Investigation of HIV in Amniotic Fluid from HIV-Infected Pregnant Women at Full Term.
Mohlala BK, Tucker TJ, Besser MJ, et al   
J Infect Dis.
2005 Aug 1;192(3):488-491.
Abstract
 
Maternal and infant factors and lymphocyte, CD4 and CD8 cell counts in uninfected children
of HIV-1-infected mothers.
Bunders M, Thorne C, Newell ML; 
AIDS. 2005 Jul 1;19(10):1071-1079
Abstract
 
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV - An overview.
Merchant RH, Lala MM.
 
Indian J Med Res.
2005 Apr;121(4):489-50
Abstract
 
Management of human immunodeficiency virus infection in pregnancy.
Moodley J, Moodley D. 
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2005 Apr;19(2):169-83
Abstract
 
The vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1: molecular and
biological properties of the virus.
Ahmad N. 
 
Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci
. 2005;42(1):1-34.
Abstract
 
Gender Differences in Perinatal HIV Acquisition Among African Infants.
Taha TE, Nour S, Kumwenda NI, et al
Pediatrics. 2005 Feb;115(2):e167-72.
Abstract
 
HIV and pregnancy: is the outlook for mother and baby transformed?
Semprini AE, Fiore S.
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Dec;16(6):471-475
Abstract
 
Antiretroviral therapy and mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1.
Newell ML, Thorne C. 

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther.
2004 Oct;2(5):717-32.
Abstract
 
Mortality of infected and uninfected infants born to HIV-infected mothers in Africa: a pooled analysis.
Newell ML, Coovadia H, Cortina-Borja M, et al 

Lancet
. 2004 Oct 2;364(9441):1236-1243
Abstract
 
Lymphocyte changes in pregnancy: a comparison of the human immunodeficiency virus infected
and non-infected women.
Ibrahim T, Moodley J, Doorasamy T.et al  
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2004 Sep;24(5):498-503.
Abstract
 
Psychosocial and Behavioral Correlates of Depression Among HIV-Infected Pregnant Women.
Blaney NT, Fernandez MI, Ethier KA, et al 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2004 Jul;18(7):405-15.
Abstract
 
Weight Loss During Pregnancy Is Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among
HIV-1 Infected Women.
Villamor E, Dreyfuss ML, Baylin A, et al 
J Nutr. 2004 Jun;134(6):1424-1431
Abstract
 
Women's Knowledge About Treatment to Prevent Mother-to-Child Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Transmission.
Anderson JE, Ebrahim SH, Sansom S. et al
 
Obstet Gyneco
l. 2004 Jan;103(1):165-8.
Abstract
 
Missed opportunities for perinatal HIV prevention among HIV-exposed infants born
1996-2000, pediatric spectrum of HIV disease cohort.

Peters V, Liu KL, Dominguez K, et al.
Pediatrics 2003 May;111(5 Part 2):1186-91

Abstract
 
Human immunodeficiency virus infection in pregnancy.
Minkoff H.  
Obstet Gynecol 2
003 Apr;101(4):797-810

Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
HIV Infection in Women: Selected Issues in Pregnancy.
Currier JS.
Top HIV Med. 2002 Nov;10(5):16-20.
Paper
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Virological Follow-up of New-Borns of HIV-1 Group O-infected Mothers
V Lemée, M Gueudin, V Reliquet, et al
(11 CROI)

Abstract

Comorbidities
Anemia                                Malaria

Postpartum Infections
 
     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
 
Down Syndrome
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Maternal Biochemical Serum Screening for Down Syndrome in Pregnancy With Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Infection.
Le Meaux JP, Tsatsaris V, Schmitz T,et al  
Obstet Gynecol
. 2008 Aug;112(2):223-230
Abstract
 
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Pregnancy, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Shilad A, Predanic M, Perni SC, et al 
Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;105(5):1254-1256.
Abstract
 
Varicella Zoster
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Varicella Zoster Meningitis in a Pregnant Woman with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Jayakrishnan A, Vrees R, Anderson B.  
Am J Perinatol. 2008 Sep 3.
Abstract

Economics
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Cost-effectiveness of antenatal HIV-testing: reviewing its pharmaceutical and
methodological aspects.
Postma MJ, Sagoe KW, Dronkers F, et al 

Expert Opin Pharmacother
. 2004 Mar;5(3):521-528
Abstract

Cost-effectiveness of interventions to reduce vertical HIV transmission from pregnant women
who have not received prenatal care.
Mrus JM, Tsevat J.
Med Decis Making. 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):30-9.
Abstract


Pathogenesis
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  For a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms involved
in vertical transmission of HIV
Vidricaire G, Tremblay MG.
 
Med Sci (Paris).
2004 Aug-Sep;20(8-):784-787.
Abstract
    
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Viral Load but Not HIV-1 Subtype C Infection Is Associated with in utero Mother-to-child
Transmission in Brazil
MG Morgado, V  Veloso, K A Nielsen, et al
(11 CROI)
Abstract
 
HIV-1 Populations in Blood and Breast Milk Are Similar
GJ Henderson, SA Fiscus, I Hoffman, et al.
(11 CROI)
Abstract
 
Evolution of HIV-1 env Gene in Infected Children with Discordant Responses to
Antiretroviral Therapy
P Bagnarelli, M Vecchi, M Burighel, et al.
(11 CROI)
Abstract
 
HIV Infection Is Associated with Variations in MDR1 but not MRP1 Gene Expression
during Pregnancy
M Camus, N Didier, A Mabondzo, et al
(11 CROI)
Abstract

Human Rights
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Human rights considerations in the administration of PMTCT programs
L E Katzive
(15IAC)
Abstract

Advocacy
     

     Special Reports
 
  FULL-TEXT PERSPECTIVE
J’accuse: 
A matter of infanticide
Nary G
Medadvocates.org  December 25, 2000
Editorial
 



 


Resources
     

     Special Reports
 
 
FULL-TEXT PDF REPORT
Baseline Assessment Tools for Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
Family Health International
August 2003
PDF Manual
 
FULL-TEXT PDF REPORT
A Selection of Resources for the Prevention of Maternal-To-Child-Transmission of HIV -
The MTCT-Plus Clinical Manual,
The MTCT-Plus Initiative
January 2003
PDF Manual

Links
     

The HAB of HRSA created a new National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service (also known
as the Perinatal Hotline) that provides free 24-hour clinical consultation and advice for treating
 HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. Staff will also provide advice on indications for and
interpretations of rapid and standard HIV testing in pregnancy. To find out more about the new Perinatal
Hotline, visit:
 


 


Women Main Page Pregnant Women/Neonates  Main Page  

Pregnancy and  HIV Main Page