This article presents three case studies in which women had negative HIV tests during regular first trimester screening but were later diagnosed as HIV-positive after delivery. Two of the three infants were also HIV-positive. As all three women were not considered to be high-risk for HIV infection, these cases support the stance of repeat third trimester HIV screening for all pregnant women.
Citation:
Steele RW. Late pregnancy screening for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011 Jan;30(1):72-4.
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