Question

When should I start AZT if I'm pregnant with CD4 at 700?

1 June 2011. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.

I’m an HIV positive pregnant woman with a CD4 count of 700, when should I start taking AZT? I live in South Africa.

Answer

Answer: Charlotte Walker

Thank you for your question.

In South Africa, where you said you were writing from, they recommend starting AZT monotherapy from 14 weeks of pregnancy. For more information about AZT monotherapy in pregnancy and what the options are if you do not need treatment for your own health please follow this link.

For more general information please follow this link to our guidebook, ‘HIV, Pregnancy and Women’s Health’