Select the TRUE statement for HIV positive mothers (positive before and at the birth of child):
A. 90-100% will infect the child during delivery
B. Must not take zidovudine (AZT) due to its teratogenicity
C. Should not breast feed their children
D. Must insist their HIV positive child be immunized with all vaccines scheduled for a non-HIV positive child
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024
The TRUE statement for HIV-positive mothers is:
C. Should not breastfeed their children.
HIV-positive mothers are advised not to breastfeed their infants because the virus can be transmitted through breast milk. The other statements are incorrect:
- A: Not all HIV-positive mothers will infect their child during delivery; the risk can be reduced with appropriate interventions.
- B: Zidovudine (AZT) is used to reduce the risk of transmission and is not typically avoided due to teratogenicity.
- D: HIV-positive children should receive the same vaccines as non-HIV-positive children, but the timing and specific vaccines might be adjusted based on their health and immunological status.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024