All the following are true regarding HIV transmission, from mother to infant, except:

A. Nevirapine prophylaxis is used for the prevention of veical transmission

B. Zidovudine should be given to both pregnant women and infants

C. Emergency CS increases the chance of transmission

D. Avoid breast feeding

Correct Answer: Emergency CS increases the chance of transmission

Description: In the sho course prophylactic antiretroviral (ARV) regimens Nevirapine is given to mother at the onset of labour and within 72 hours to child cesarean section decreases the transmission of HIV.

Category: Gynaecology & Obstetrics

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