Mother-to-kid transmission of HIV


The transmission of HIV from a HIV-positive mother to her kid during pregnancy, work, conveyance or breastfeeding is called mother-to-kid transmission. Without any mediation, transmission rates extend from 15% to 45%. This rate can be decreased to beneath 5% with compelling mediations during the times of pregnancy, work, conveyance and breastfeeding. These mediations basically include antiretroviral treatment for the mother and a short course of antiretroviral drugs for the child. They likewise remember measures to forestall HIV procurement for the pregnant lady and proper breastfeeding rehearses.

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