Review Article

Prevalence and Management of HIV infection on infants from HIV-infected mother: A review

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of HIV infection in infants born to HIV-infected mothers is a pressing global health issue. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2018, 570,000 children under age 15 were newly infected with HIV, and the majority of those  infections were attributed to mother to child transmission of the virus. HIV infection in infants born to HIV-infected mothers can have devastating and long-lasting effects on an affected child’s health as well as their psychological, social, and economic wellbeing. Methodology: This paper reviewed the current scientific literature examining the prevalence of HIV infection on infants from HIV-infected mothers. We focused on factors associated with a reduction or increase in the prevalence of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, such as the use of antiretroviral drugs, interventions during labor and delivery, and breastfeeding methods. Additionally, we providedan overview of the psychological, social, and economic implications of HIV infection on infants from HIV-infected mothers. Finally, we discussed strategies on prevention, management, and treatment of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Conclusion: The findings of this paper underscore the importance of improving local health systems and prioritizing resources to search for effective interventions to prevent the prevalence of HIV infection on infants from HIV-infected mothers. This research is critical to reducing the global burden of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and creating health equality for all. 

Author's Information:

Fredrick Christy Chinyere. College of Health sciences, Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria
Dennis Amaechi (ORCID). Department of Biochemistry, Veritas University,Abuja, Nigeria
Ini Patrick Ekpe. Department of Biochemistry, Veritas University,Abuja, Nigeria 
Mangpin Leviticus Dansura. Global Health and infectious Diseases Control Institute, Nasarawa state university, Keffi, Nigeria
Nnolim Lucia Chidinma. Department of Biochemistry, Veritas University,Abuja, Nigeria

How To Cite: F.C. Chinyere, D. Amaechi, I.P. Ekpe, M.L. Dansura, and N.L. Chidinma. Prevalence and Management of HIV infection on infants from HIV-infected mother: A review. Journal of Applied Health Sciences and Medicine, 5(4-5):1–12, 2025. https://doi.org/10.58614/jahsm551