Antenatal screening in Europe: How to avoid mother-to-child transmission of infections
This picture exhibits transmission of infections with HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis or rubella from mom to baby earlier than and through delivery in addition to in infancy nonetheless happen throughout Europe. Credit score: ECDC Transmission of infections with HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis or rubella from mom to baby earlier than and through delivery in addition to in infancy nonetheless happen throughout Europe -- regardless of present prevention strategies. A brand new ECDC report outlines the cornerstones for efficient antenatal screening programmes throughout the EU/EEA international locations. Annually, greater than 5 million dwell births are recorded within the European Union. Nearly as many pregnant ladies are screened for infections -- particularly for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and rubella susceptibility -- with a view to stop potential mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Nevertheless, youngsters are nonetheless being born with these infections within th...