In a cross-sectional study conducted from November 2008 to January 2009, 433 pregnant women
attending three antenatal clinics in Tehran for obstetric consultation were counseled and tested
anonymously for HIV using rapid diagnostic testing. Two women (0.5%) were found to be HIV infected.
Upon the results emerged from this study, we don’t recommend HIV screening on each pregnant
woman in this area. HIV testing is recommended only for those with risk factors.
