Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 1735-1502 3 4 2004 12 15 159 164 Teresa Espanol Isabel Caragol Pere Soler Manuel Hernez 2015 10 01 HIV infection by maternal transmission is increasing in the world due to the increase in infected women who are not receiving appropriate antiretroviral therapy. Prognosis of HIV infection in children is poor because the newborn has an immature immune system. Early diagnosis and therapy are needed to avoid the development of AIDS. New therapies are becoming available but prevention of infection, through maternal therapy during pregnancy, is the most effective measure in avoiding this infection through this transmission route. https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/84 https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/download/84/84