A HIV mother delivers a baby All are true, except-

A. Risk of HIV in the baby is up to 90%

B. HIV infection cannot be diagnosed in the baby with available methods

C. AIDS can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery

D. Breast feeding can transmit AIDS

Correct Answer: Risk of HIV in the baby is up to 90%

Description: Transmission of infection from mother to baby can take place before during or after bih.As infection occur in about half such babies infected woman should be informed of the danger. REF:ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 9TH EDITION PAGE NO-583

Category: Microbiology

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