What is it about?
The study examined various factors influencing transmission risk, such as the mother’s use of ARV drugs, the presence of opportunistic infections like tuberculosis (TB), and the mode of delivery (vaginal birth vs. caesarean section). By analysing these factors, researchers created a practical scoring system to help healthcare providers identify high-risk cases more effectively.
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Why is it important?
The development of this scoring system has significant implications for public health efforts to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Indonesia and similar settings. The scoring system is not only effective but also practical for use in diverse healthcare settings, particularly in areas with limited resources. By implementing this tool, healthcare providers can better protect infants from HIV, improving outcomes and contributing to the global effort to eliminate paediatric HIV infections.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with whom I have had long standing collaborations. By implementing this tool, healthcare providers can better protect infants from HIV, improving outcomes and contributing to the global effort to eliminate paediatric HIV infections.
Debbie Latupeirissa
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This page is a summary of: Prediction Models for HIV Infection in Infants: Analysis of Scoring Systems on Maternal, Infants, and Mode of Delivery Risk Factors, Current HIV Research, August 2024, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/011570162x304984240822052915.
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