Maternal characteristics during pregnancy and risk factors for positive HIV RNA at delivery: a single-cohort observational study (Brescia, Northern Italy)

• Main Authors: Magoni Michele (Author), Quiros-Roldan Eugenia (Author), Casari Salvatore (Author), Forleo Maria A (Author), Izzo Ilaria (Author), Carosi Giampiero (Author), Torti Carlo (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Detectable HIV RNA in mothers at delivery is an important risk factor for HIV transmission to newborns. Our hypothesis was that, in migrant women, the risk of detectable HIV RNA at delivery is greater owing to late HIV diagnosis. The...