Vertically transmitted infection
Vertically Transmitted Infection
A Vertically Transmitted Infection (pronunciation: /vərˈtɪkəli trænsˈmɪtɪd ɪnˈfɛkʃən/) is a type of infection that is passed from the parent organism to its offspring. This can occur during the process of birth, during pregnancy, or through breastfeeding.
Etymology
The term "Vertically Transmitted Infection" is derived from the concept of vertical transmission, which refers to the transmission of an infection or disease from parent to offspring. The term "vertical" is used to denote the direction of transmission, which is from parent to offspring, as opposed to horizontal transmission, which refers to transmission between individuals of the same generation.
Related Terms
- Congenital infection: An infection that is present at birth and is acquired during the period of gestation.
- Perinatal infection: An infection that is transmitted from the mother to the infant during the period immediately before and after birth.
- Postnatal infection: An infection that is acquired after birth, often through breastfeeding.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vertically transmitted infection
- Wikipedia's article - Vertically transmitted infection
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