AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a
virus-transmitted disease. As a result of the transmission of HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) to the individual, the body's defensive power weakens
and the individual becomes more susceptible to certain microbes and diseases
than healthy people.
Transmission
ways:
-Sexually
-It is transmitted from male to female, from woman to man,
from man to man, from woman to woman through all kinds of sexual intercourse
(vaginal, anal, oral) through the secretions of the male or female carrying the
germ.
-Through Blood
-Blood and blood products are transmitted through organ and
tissue transplants, razor blades, toothbrushes and injectors, and by cutting
and piercing tools.
-It is transmitted from the mother to the baby during
pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
-Low CD4 level increases the risk of transition from mother
to baby.
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis is made by a blood test done by ELISA method.
This test may not work correctly for up to 2-12 weeks after infection. When the
test is done at 3 months, the result is almost certain. It is not only
diagnosed with Elisa; verification tests must be carried out (Western Blot).
Effects in
pregnancy:
The HIV virus can pass from the mother to the fetus through
the placenta during pregnancy and also during delivery. The transmission rate
of the virus from infected mother to fetus is reported between 15-30%.
The infection does not cause an anomaly in the fetus. The
main problem is the development of HIV infection in the baby after birth. AIDS
progresses faster in children.
Taking into consideration these risks related to the baby, it
may be recommended to terminate the pregnancy to the mother with HIV infection.
HIV-positive mothers should not breastfeed their babies.
-PREGNANCY AND BRUSELLA INFECTION
-PREGNANCY AND GENITAL HERPES
-PREGNANCY AND HEPATITIS
-PREGNANCY AND LISTERIA INFECTION
