versão impressa ISSN 2072-8174
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Vertical transmission of HIV is a recognized phenomenon, but it can be avoided. Material and Method: We performed an observational study in 3497 patients who delivered in 2008 at the Hospital San Pablo (Asunción). It was detected a prevalence of 0.82%. Results: All pregnant women received antiretroviral treatment and long term follow up of newborns showed a seroconversion in only 2 cases (5%).
Palavras-chave : Acquired Inmunodeficiency Syndrome/Pregnancy; Acquired Inmunodeficiency Syndrome, Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Paraguay.