The Claim
In HIV-exposed uninfected infants, a lower maternal CD4 cell count during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of serious bacterial infections during the first year of life, particularly those caused by encapsulated bacteria, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 1.7 for maternal CD4 counts below 350 cells/mm³, suggesting a clinically relevant relationship between maternal immune status and infant infection susceptibility.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If a mom with HIV has a weaker immune system during pregnancy, her baby — even if not infected with HIV — might be more likely to get serious bacterial infections in the first year of life, especially from certain types of bacteria.
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In HIV-exposed uninfected infants, lower maternal CD4 cell count during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of serious bacterial infections during the first year of life, particularly those caused by encapsulated bacteria, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 1.7 for CD4 counts below 350 cells/mm³, indicating a clinically relevant link between maternal immune status and infant infection risk.
What the research says
1 studyThe study shows that when mothers with HIV have weaker immune systems during pregnancy, their babies—though not infected with HIV—are more likely to get serious bacterial infections in the first year of life, especially from certain bacteria. This matches the claim.
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