- A M Costei,
- S M King and
- G Koren
Abstract
QUESTION: Many patients in my practice come from countries where HIV is endemic. Are there current figures on their risk of being infected during pregnancy? ANSWER: In Ottawa and Toronto, Ont, about half the pregnant women identified as HIV-positive were born in countries where HIV is endemic. If you suspect a woman has HIV or have other questions, call the Motherisk HIV-Healthline at 1-888-246-5840. Human immunovirus infection among pregnant women continues to be a serious public health concern. Most fetuses can be protected from contracting HIV if appropriate antiretroviral (ARV) therapy is instituted.