Abstract
Introduction: HIV transmission can be reduced by practicing appropriate prevention. Every centers have their own standardized regimens for antiretroviral therapy. The study aimed to determine HIV transmission after practicing standardized triple antiretroviral therapy adapted in Haji Adam Malik Hospital.
Method: This is an cohort-analytic study conducted in Haji Adam Malik hospital. Medical records of HIV-positive mothers who did the antenatal care and delivered at Haji Adam Malik Hospital in 2009-2014 were collected. The standardized antiretroviral therapy adapted in Haji Adam Malik Hospital were applied. Follow up was done to all of the born children in order to determine HIV tranmission rate. Diagnosis of HIV in children under the age of 18 months were done by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). If the child has been aged ≥ 18 months, the method of diagnosis is Rapid Test.
Results: Of the 60 infants examined, 11 infants aged <18 months enrolled in PCR tests, while 49 others children were tested using rapid test. However, no virus were detected in all infants.
Conclusion: The triple antiretroviral effectively prevent the HIV transmission from mother to children.

Key words: HIV, antiretroviral, transmission, pregnancy, fetal