An HIV positive, 36 years old female on ART needs counseling. Which of the following 1st trimester markers of Down syndrome would be affected by HIV:
Correct Answer: b-hCG
Description: Ans. is a, i.e. b-hCGRef. Fernando Arias 4/e, p 4In women with HIV:b-hCG levels in women who are HIV positive and are on treatment have been shown to have a lower value than women without HIV and those with HIV not receiving treatment. In contrast PAPP- A levels and NT are not affected by HIV status.
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