Abstract
Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis in Sri Lanka
Highlights
Transmitted infections (STI) are mainly transmitted through unprotected sexual exposures
The similarity of the interventions needed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis in pregnancy led to an integrated approach to the elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of both infections[1]
If a pregnant woman has untreated syphilis, the infection can be transmitted to the fetus causing adverse pregnancy outcomes, including congenital syphilis
Summary
Transmitted infections (STI) are mainly transmitted through unprotected sexual exposures. The similarity of the interventions needed to prevent transmission of HIV and syphilis in pregnancy led to an integrated approach to the elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of both infections[1]. MTCT of HIV occurs when a HIV positive mother passes the virus to her child during pregnancy, labour, delivery or while breast feeding[1]. Administration of antiretroviral treatment to HIV positive pregnant mothers significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission to the baby.
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