Vertical Transmission Rate of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Exposed Twin Pregnancies and Associated Factors in West Bengal, India: a Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

weight and gender of baby etc. were determined. The HIV transmission rate for twin pregnancy (15.52% ) was significantly higher than single live-birth (5.5%) ]. Among twin deliveries, maternal HIV diagnosis during intrapartum and postpartum period was associated with HIV transmission [Crude Odds Ratio= 11.0 (2.2-54.9)]. In conclusion perinatal HIV transmission is more common in twin pregnancies and linked with time of detection of maternal HIV. Early HIV detection and additional Antiretroviral regimen may be thought of for twin pregnancies.