VERTICAL TRANSMISSION
\vˈɜːtɪkə͡l tɹansmˈɪʃən], \vˈɜːtɪkəl tɹansmˈɪʃən], \v_ˈɜː_t_ɪ_k_əl t_ɹ_a_n_s_m_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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.
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Idiopathic Hypercatabolic Hypoproteinemias
- series of gastrointestinal disorders which share in common excessive loss protein, mainly albumin, across gut wall. occur stomach (Menetrier disease), as well the small bowel (intestinal lymphangiectases, assorted inflammatory states). They are also occasionally associated with congestive heart failure (again a bowel protein loss).