How Dr Theron Moodley views Vertical Transmission Prevention?
Dr Theron Moodley , an expert, feels that a mother living with HIV can pass the virus to her child if she does not get proper medical treatment. Vertical transmission, often known as mother-to-child transmission, is a type of transmission (MTCT). Taking anti-HIV drugs might significantly reduce your chances of transmitting HIV to your baby. How does mother-to-child transmission occur? The fetus becomes infected with HIV during pregnancy due to the mother’s blood passing via the placenta. The newborn is infected with HIV during birth through the mother’s cervical secretions or blood. The newborn is infected with HIV via the mother’s breast milk or blood during breastfeeding. These factors increase the likelihood of HIV transmission to the baby: Being ill as a result of HIV, especially if you have tuberculosis (TB) HIV with a high viral load and a low CD4 cell count If possible, your waters should rupture four hours before delivery. Untreated sexually transmi...