Maternal CD4+ microchimerism in HIV-exposed newborns after spontaneous vaginal delivery or caesarean section

Maternal CD4+ cell microchimerism may be greater after caesarean section compared to spontaneous vaginal delivery and could cause mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in HIV-exposed newborns.

Source: Early Human Development - June 24, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: H. Buxmann, A. Reitter, S. Bapistella, M. Stürmer, C. Königs, H. Ackermann, F. Louwen, P. Bader, R.L. Schlößer, A.M. Willasch Source Type: research