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An hiv-infected pregnant adolescent does not want a cesarean birth. which finding would indicate the increased risk of perinatal transmission via vaginal birth?

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The answer would be: A viral load of 1,200 copies/mL

Viral load determines the number of HIV virus that can be found in every mililiters of blood. More virus means more risk of transmission. A vaginal delivery will cause much more blood than cesarean delivery. The contact of the blood and the baby cause vaginal delivery is more dangerous than cesarean.
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