The spread of HIV from a mother to her fetus or infant is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) or vertical transmission.
Avoiding vertical transmission is one of the most important methods of preventing the spread of HIV in a community. In women not on antiretroviral treatment (ART) who do not breastfeed, most vertical transmission takes place during labour and delivery.
In these lessons the most important aspects of HIV and MTCT are discussed
Lessons in this Course
Lesson 1: HIV – general aspects
Lesson 2: HIV and PMTCT in pregnancy and labour
Lesson 3: HIV and PMTCT in breastfeeding and the new-born
Course Content
HIV and PMTCT – Final Quiz
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