The incidence of previously undiagnosed HIV in pregnancy is less than 1%. In Indian Pregnant patients
The precise management of patients who are infected will depend on factors such as the viral load, but treatment with antiretroviral therapy, delivery by Caesarean section (C/S) in appropriate cases, and avoidance of breastfeeding reduce the risk of vertical transmission from 15-25% to 1% or less. Screening for other sexually transmitted infections (STIS) should be offered.