Hepatitis B virus infection assessed 3 to 18 years after vaccination in Cuban children and adolescents born to HBsAg-positive mothers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00705-017-3365-6
Abstract: Thirty-two participants, aged between 3-18 years, born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive mothers and vaccinated at birth were analyzed for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Overall, 56% had anti-HB titers ≥10 IU/L; five were positive… read more here.
Keywords: positive mothers; infection; hepatitis virus; vaccination ... See more keywords
Perinatal immunoprophylaxis in babies born to hepatitis B virus-positive mothers in Queensland Australia: A data linkage study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.04.052
Abstract: Vertical transmission from mother-to-child is an important mode of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, accounting for up to half of all incident cases globally. We evaluated the uptake of HBV neonatal vaccination and immunoglobulin delivery… read more here.
Keywords: hbv positive; positive mothers; hbv; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Newborns Born to SARS-CoV-2-Positive Mothers: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715862
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The novel virus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a terrifying pandemic. The range of illness severity among children is variable. This study aims to assess the characteristics of newborns… read more here.
Keywords: positive mothers; characteristics newborns; newborns born; study ... See more keywords
Congenital Syphilis in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmaa017
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Congenital syphilis remains a significant cause of newborn mortality and long-term neurodevelopmental problems in some low- and middle-income countries. This study was done in Honiara, Solomon Islands to determine the incidence of babies born… read more here.
Keywords: positive mothers; congenital syphilis; vdrl positive; honiara solomon ... See more keywords
Post‐vaccination serologic testing of infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen‐positive mothers is more cost‐effective in Zhejiang Province, China: A Markov chain analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13649
Abstract: To evaluate the cost‐effectiveness of the post‐vaccination serologic testing (PVST) plus active‐passive immunoprophylaxis of infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)‐positive mothers, a Markov model was constructed by R 4.0.1 to compare the current… read more here.
Keywords: pvst strategy; strategy; post vaccination; cost ... See more keywords
P3.48 Characterizacion of the gestational outcome of infants born to hiv positive mothers in antiretroviral treatment during pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2017-053264.285
Abstract: Introduction Antiretroviral regimens used for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have shown benefits. However, combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the mother and infant have shown higher rates of adverse… read more here.
Keywords: infants born; born hiv; positive mothers; outcome infants ... See more keywords
Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Mothers in Governmental Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/7962054
Abstract: Introduction Globally, over 90% of HIV infections among children are due to mother-to-child transmission and breastfeeding accounts for 5–20% of the burden. Avoidance of inappropriate feeding practices and practicing exclusive breastfeeding is recommended to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: feeding; positive mothers; practice; feeding practice ... See more keywords
Realities and challenges of breastfeeding policy in the context of HIV: a qualitative study on community perspectives on facilitators and barriers related to breastfeeding among HIV positive mothers in Baringo County, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00385-1
Abstract: Background Although recent policies have sought to increase the rates of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and continued breastfeeding for HIV exposed infants, few programs have considered the multiple social and cultural barriers to the practice. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: positive mothers; community; hiv; county ... See more keywords
Factors influencing exclusive breast feeding among children born to HIV positive mothers attending public health facilities in western Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271167
Abstract: Only about 39% of infants in low- and middle-income countries are exclusively breast-fed for the first six months. In particular, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive women report confusion about the best feeding methods. Exclusive Breastfeeding… read more here.
Keywords: health; first six; hiv positive; positive mothers ... See more keywords
The barriers and facilitators of HIV-exposed infant testing as perceived by HIV-positive mothers in Botswana: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273777
Abstract: Background Despite high rates of HIV testing and enrolment of HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral therapy in Botswana, coverage for HIV-exposed infant (HEI) testing remains suboptimal. Many factors can contribute to suboptimal HEI testing rates,… read more here.
Keywords: hiv exposed; hei testing; positive mothers; hiv positive ... See more keywords
Adherence to Optimal Breastfeeding Practices Among HIV-Positive Mothers in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s343213
Abstract: Purpose We sought to assess how HIV-positive mothers enrolled in the PMTCT program adhere to breastfeeding recommendations concerning early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), ie, within one hour of birth, pre-lacteal feeds, exclusive breastfeeding until six… read more here.
Keywords: ebf continued; hiv positive; kilimanjaro tanzania; positive mothers ... See more keywords