Hiv-Associated Maternal Mortality–Primary Causes of Death at King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Background. The maternal mortality ratio in poor countries is reported to be 650/100 000 live births. This high maternal mortality may be associated with increasing numbers of HIV-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective. To establish the direct causes of maternal mortality related to the HIV syndrome.
