Results from observational studies suggest that caesarean-section delivery may reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection in comparison with vaginal delivery. We carried out a randomised clinical trial to address this issue and to assess the extent of postdelivery complications.

Elective caesarean-section versus vaginal delivery in prevention of vertical HIV-1 transmission: a randomised clinical trial / Parazzini, F., Ricci, E., Di Cintio, E., Chiaffarino, F., Chatenoud, L., Pardi, G., Parazzini, F., Bortolus, R., Cavalieri D'Oro, L., Biraghi, P., Bucceri, A., Ravizza, M., Grossi, E., Muggiasca, M.l., Tibaldi, C., Prati, A., Iasci, A., Aronica, E., Ceccarelli, E., Frigerio, L., et al.. - In: THE LANCET. - ISSN 0140-6736. - 353:9158(1999), p. 1035-9.

Elective caesarean-section versus vaginal delivery in prevention of vertical HIV-1 transmission: a randomised clinical trial

CIAVATTINI, Andrea;
1999-01-01

Abstract

Results from observational studies suggest that caesarean-section delivery may reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 infection in comparison with vaginal delivery. We carried out a randomised clinical trial to address this issue and to assess the extent of postdelivery complications.
1999
Anti-HIV Agents; CD4 Lymphocyte Count; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Pregnancy; Risk Factors; Cesarean Section; HIV-1; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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