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Review
. 2024 Sep 1;67(3):644-651.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000887. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

Updates in the Management of HIV During Pregnancy

Jemma Benson  1 , Cassandra Pierre  1 , Naima T Joseph  2
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Review

Updates in the Management of HIV During Pregnancy

Jemma Benson et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus in pregnant people remains a significant public health issue worldwide. The rate of perinatal transmission is 15% to 40% but can be decreased to less than 1% with appropriate antenatal management. Previous recommendations included a protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy, infant prophylaxis, performance of cesarean section for uncontrolled viremia, and the use of formula for infant feeding. However, recent updates include first line of integrase inhibitor-based regimens and supporting parental choices for safe lactation. In this review, we summarize and provide updated recommendations for the care of people living with human immunodeficiency virus during pregnancy.

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