Antenatal screening in Europe: How to avoid mother-to-child transmission of infections

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 09:01 in Health & Medicine

Transmission of infections with HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis or rubella from mother to child before and during birth as well as in infancy still occur across Europe -- despite existing prevention methods. A new report outlines the cornerstones for effective antenatal screening programs across the EU/EEA countries.

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