Mother to child transmission of HIV:
Correct Answer: 25%
Description: The transmission of HIV from a HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, labour, delivery or breastfeeding is called mother-to-child transmission. In the absence of any intervention, transmission rates range from 15% to 45%. Rates can be < 5% with effective interventions during the periods of pregnancy, labour, delivery and breastfeeding. These interventions primarily involve antiretroviral treatment for the mother and a sho course of antiretroviral drugs for the baby and appropriate breastfeeding practices. The Maximum risk of transmission is during labour.
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