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- Title
Seropositivity of HIV, HBV and Syphilis in Antenatal Females Visiting Civil Hospital.
- Authors
Suprabha; Vadsmiyaminesh G.; Hasumati, Solanki; Vegadmahendra M.; Priyadarsini; Khushbu, Vagadia
- Abstract
Background & Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the extent of seropositivity of HIV, HBV and Syphilis in pregnant women and the need for antenatal screening. The primary aim of screening of these diseases is to minimise the mother to child transmission since they are transmitted vertically. While HIV and HBV infection can be transmitted during any stage of gestation, the risk of transmission is maximum during delivery. Transplacental spread of Syphilis may occur at any stage of pregnancy, but foetal damage occurs only after fourth month of gestation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the associated morbidity and mortality. Methods: Samples were tested for anti-HIV antibodies and HBsAg by using rapid and ELISA. Syphilis was tested by RPR and confirmed by TPHA. Results: Out of 2921 antenatal outpatients studied over a period of 5 months the seropositivityof HIV was 10%, HBV was 29% and Syphilis 8%. Interpretation & Conclusion: The screening programme will help in detecting HIV, HBV and Syphilis in pregnant females. This will aid the clinician to reduce the rate of transmission of these diseases from mother to child and also treat the antenatal patients effectively.
- Subjects
SYPHILIS; IMMUNOGLOBULINS
- Publication
National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2017, Vol 8, Issue 2, p12
- ISSN
2230-9969
- Publication type
Article