Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) refers to the transmission of infections, diseases, or other health conditions from a mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. This area of research focuses on preventing and managing the transmission of various health conditions from mother to child, including HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, Zika virus, and others. Strategies for preventing MTCT often involve antenatal screening, treatment of the mother, delivery planning, and postnatal care for the newborn. Research in this area aims to improve outcomes for both the mother and child and reduce the overall burden of transmission of infectious diseases.