Some maternal infections, contracted before or during pregnancy, can be transmitted to the
fetus, during gestation (congenital infection), during labor and childbirth (perinatal infection) …

The placenta provides a significant physical and physiological barrier to prevent fetal
infection during pregnancy. Nevertheless, it is at times breached by pathogens and leads to …

In humans, the hemochorial placenta is a unique temporary organ that forms during
pregnancy to support fetal development, gaseous exchange, delivery of nutrition, removal of …

Dengue is a viral infection caused by dengue virus (DENV), which has a significant impact
on public health worldwide. Although most infections are asymptomatic, a series of severe …

Introduction The use of antiretroviral therapy drastically reduces vertical transmission of
Human Immunodeficiency Virus. However, recent studies demonstrate associations …

Introduction The use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) during pregnancy, particularly protease-
inhibitor-based regimens (PI), has been linked to adverse outcomes including preterm …

Since perinatal neurodevelopment forms the basis upon which optimal brain health and
function are built, exposure to maternal HIV and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) during in …

Introduction Since perinatal neurodevelopment forms the basis upon which optimal brain
health and function are built, exposure to maternal HIV and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) …