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When is a baby at risk for infection from an HIV-positive mother?

during pregnancy, birth, and during bottle feeding


during pregnancy, birth, and during breastfeeding


during birth and when tasting the baby’s food before feeding


before pregnancy, birth, and after breastfeeding

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During pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding
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Answer:

during pregnancy, birth, and during breastfeeding

Step-by-step explanation:

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is called vertical transmission. This transmission can occur during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Therefore, it is recommended that all pregnant women and their sexual partners be tested for HIV / AIDS twice: once in the first trimester of pregnancy and once in the last trimester. The woman should also be informed about the possibility of preventing transmission to the baby. Testing and treatment should be offered to both the baby and the woman and their partners.

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