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1.

HIV and Pregnancy

FAQ113

What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). How do you get HIV? HIV enters the bloodstream ...

December 2012

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El VIH y el embarazo

SP113 El VIH y el SIDA El VIH causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA). El VIH entra en la sangre por medio de líquidos corporales, como de sangre o de semen. Una vez que se enc...

December 2012

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Women of Color

Number 536

(Replaces Committee Opinion No. 414, August 2008)

ABSTRACT: In the United States, most new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occur among women of color (primarily African American and...

September 2012

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Como prevenir las enfermedades de transmision sexual

SP009

Las enfermedades de transmision sexual (STD) son infecciones que se contraen por medio del contacto sexual. Excepto por los resfriados y la gripe, las enfermedades de transmision sexual son las enfer...

September 2011

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HIV and Women

FAQ082

How does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occur? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters the bloodstream through certain body fluids—in most cases, blood or semen. Once in the blood, th...

August 2011

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Joint Statement of ACOG/AAP on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

(Reaffirmed July 2011)

The problem of perinatal transmission of HIV infection was first appreciated in 1982. In 1991, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended a policy of routine counseling and offering testing (with sp...

July 2011

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How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases

FAQ009

What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread by sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause severe damage to your bod...

May 2011

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Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Behavior Change

Number 423

(Reaffirmed 2012)

ABSTRACT: Applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday patient interactions has been proved effective in eliciting "behavior change" that contributes to positive health outcomes a...

January 2009

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Prenatal and Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing - Expanded Recommendations

Number 418

(Reaffirmed 2011, Replaces No. 304, November 2004)

ABSTRACT: Early identification and treatment of all pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the best way to prevent neonatal disease and improve the woman's health. Human immunodefi...

September 2008

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El VIH y las mujeres

SP082

El virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA). Muchas per sonas piensan que el SIDA es una enfermedad que afecta única-mente a hombres homosexual...

August 2008

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Number 389

ABSTRACT: Because human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection often is detected through prenatal and sexually transmitted disease testing, an obstetrician–gynecologist may be the first health profes...

December 2007

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Scheduled Cesarean Delivery and the Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV Infection

Number 234

(Reaffirmed 2010, Replaces No. 219, August 1999)

Prevention of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from mother to fetus or newborn (vertical transmission) is a major goal in the care of pregnant women infected with HIV. An import...

May 2000

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