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ArticleOman medical journal2022

Histomorphometric Survey of Placentas of HIV-positive Mothers in Relation to their Clinical Stage in a Teaching Hospital in Uyo, South-South Nigeria.

Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu, Emmanuel Kunle Abudu, Olusegun Sylvester Ojo

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Uchechukwu Brian EziaguDepartment of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Kunle AbuduDepartment of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Olusegun Sylvester OjoDepartment of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital · NGObafemi Awolowo University · NG

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Abstract

Objectives: HIV infection in pregnancy affects the mother, her placenta, and fetus resulting in perinatal/maternal morbidity and mortality. Studies show that HIV-positive mothers have several placental morphological changes. This study aimed to describe the histomorphometric parameters/lesions of placentas of HIV-positive mothers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional hospital-based analytical study was conducted at the departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria from December 2015 to May 2016. We studied 144 pregnant mothers (48 HIV-positive as the test group vs. 96 HIV-negative as controls). Their placentas (fetal membrane, umbilical cord, and placental disk) were collected post-delivery and evaluated (grossly/microscopically) to determine the range of histomorphometric placental parameters/lesions. Relevant obstetric data were obtained from their case notes. Results: The test group delivered more through cesarean section than the control group (52.1% vs. 31.3%), with mean birth weights of 2.8±0.7 and 3.1±0.6 kg ( Conclusions: The commonest placental histomorphometric parameters/lesions were acute chorioamnionitis, acute umbilical phlebitis, and acute intervillositis. There was no significant association between HIV/AIDS disease stage with the most severe forms of placental inflammatory lesions.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeChorioamnionitisHIV InfectionsNigeriaPlacentaPregnancy

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