Publications by authors named "Jenna S Powers"
Clin Perinatol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Combined antiretroviral therapy has lowered the risk of HIV transmission during breastfeeding for women with HIV, leading to new clinical guidelines that encourage breastfeeding for those with controlled viral loads.
- The review looks at the current research on how HIV can be transmitted through breast milk, highlighting key risk factors and transmission mechanisms.
- It aims to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies to minimize transmission risks, ensuring better patient care for women with HIV.
Article Synopsis
- Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that leads to serious birth defects and neuroimmunological disorders, with temperature significantly influencing its transmission
- Research indicated that optimal transmission occurs at 29°C, while it is hindered at cooler temperatures (<22°C) due to reduced viral replication within mosquitoes
- Investigation revealed that lower temperatures negatively impact the replication of the Zika virus genome in mosquito cells, highlighting the different responses between virus lineages and emphasizing the urgent need for better understanding and prevention strategies against arboviral diseases
