[Verified Answer]: CASE STUDY 1: A 28 year old G3P4 lady came…

CASE STUDY 1: A 28 year old G3P4 lady came to ANC for her monthly follow up. She is at that moment 10 weeks pregnant and reports that she’s been feeling unwell and has flu-like symptoms. On examination the clinic medical officer notices that she has oral thrush and some lymphadenopathy. The patient was sent to the clinic counsellor for pre-test counselling and HIV testing. Her test came back positive and post-test counselling was done and the patient was prepared to initiate antiretroviral therapy. 1. How can HIV be transmitted from mother to child 2. Briefly describe congenital, perinatal and postnatal maternal to child transmission of infections 3. Name 2 other common viral agents that can cause congenital infections