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perinatal

The time period that extends from about mid-way before birth to after birth. This time period begins the 20th week of gestation and ends 4 weeks after birth. Perinatal transmission of HIV refers to the passage of HIV from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, labor and delivery, or breastfeeding (through breast milk).

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