Question

Which of the following is true regarding perinatal transmission of HIV?

Multiple Choice

A. Women in the United States are not routinely offered HIV testing during pregnancy, but they should request it if they feel they are at risk.

B. Breastfeeding is not a risk for HIV transmission, and women with HIV infection in the United States are encouraged to breastfeed.

C. The risk of transmission from mother to child can be significantly reduced by the use of antiretroviral medication during pregnancy and delivery.

D. The risk of perinatal HIV transmission only occurs at the time of delivery.

Answer 1

The risk of transmission from mother to child can be significantly reduced by the use of antiretroviral medication during pregnancy and delivery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is C. The risk of transmission from mother to child can be significantly reduced by the use of antiretroviral medication during pregnancy and delivery.

The perinatal transmission of HIV refers to the transmission of the virus from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

Antiretroviral medications are drugs that can suppress the replication of the HIV virus in the body. When a pregnant woman with HIV takes antiretroviral medications, it can greatly reduce the amount of virus in her blood, minimizing the risk of transmission to the baby. These medications can also be given to the infant after birth to further reduce the risk of transmission.