Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical

**Definition:** The transmission of infectious disease or pathogens from one generation to another. It includes transmission in utero or intrapartum by exposure to blood and secretions, and postpartum exposure via breastfeeding.

**Tree numbers:** - N06.850.335.875

**Synonyms:** - Infection Transmission, Vertical - Pathogen Transmission, Vertical - Vertical Infection Transmission - Vertical Infectious Disease Transmission - Vertical Transmission of Infectious Disease