What is the risk of vertical transmission of HIV?

The overall risk of vertical transmission of HIV is 25-30%. As for sexual transmission, maternal plasma HIV viral load is the predominant risk factor for vertical transmission.

How common is HIV in Australia 2019?

In 2019, there are approximately 28, 918 people living with HIV across Australia, and NSW is home to approximately 11, 721 people living with HIV. Women make up just over 11% of all people living with HIV in Australia, with an estimated 3, 350 women living with HIV.

How common is HIV in Georgia?

There were 2,504 persons in Georgia diagnosed with HIV in 2019, for a rate of 28.4 per 100,000 population age 13 and older. There were 1,091 diagnoses of stage 3 (AIDS) in Georgia during 2019.

What percentage of Australia has HIV?

HIV infection in Australia is characterised by a concentrated epidemic, defined as a prevalence of greater than 5% in subpopulations. The prevalence of HIV infection has remained low in the general population, and was estimated to be 0.1% in 2017.

What has AShM done for HIV policy in Australia?

ASHM has taken a leadership role in advancing HIV policy in Australia. Most recently the ASHM PrEP Clinical Guidelines were a key document that supported the approval of HIV PrEP on the PBS.

Is HIV testing mandatory during pregnancy in Australia?

In Australia, universal HIV testing is recommended for all pregnant women in the antenatal period, and supported by both the National HIV Testing Policy and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

How many women with HIV give birth each year?

It is estimated around 1.5 million women with HIV give birth annually. Worldwide, AIDS-related illnesses are the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age (15 – 49 years).

How is perinatal HIV exposure data reported in Australia?

The Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit collects data on perinatal HIV exposure in Australia through a voluntary notification system involving paediatricians and infectious diseases specialists. This data is reported in the HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmissible Infections in Australia Annual Surveillance Report.