Both
HIV and HBV
infection have become major
health problems,of global concern,due to the high
prevalence in the past few decades.Data from cumulated epidemiological surveys have shown the links between maternal
HIV or HBV
infection and adverse outcomes on
pregnancy.Maternal
HIV or HBV
infection may also increase the
mother-to-
child (MTCT)
transmission of the two
diseases.However,
association between
HIV-HBV
co-infection and adverse
pregnancy is still inconclusive.Does maternal
HIV-HBV
co-infection have an impact on
mother-to-child transmission on either
HIV or HBV? Study on effective precautionary
measures to promote both maternal and
child's
health is deemed necessary.