Niya Contracts HIV as a Result of Having Sexual Intercourse

question 8

Multiple Choice

Niya contracts HIV as a result of having sexual intercourse with her boyfriend who is infected with HIV. She gets pregnant, and months later, she gives birth to a healthy baby boy. Given that her baby has not contracted HIV yet, which of the following must she do in order to ensure that her baby is HIV-free?

• A) She should refrain from breastfeeding her baby because the virus can spread through the milk.
• B) She should refrain from using the same utensils she uses for feeding her baby as the virus can spread through saliva.
• C) She should ensure that her baby does not come into contact with her tears or sweat as the virus can be transmitted through these fluids.
• D) She should refrain from cuddling and kissing the baby because the virus can spread through typical social contact.

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Definitions:

Breast Feeding

The process of feeding an infant human breast milk, directly from the breast or by expressing the milk to be given via bottle.

Syphilis

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore and can eventually lead to serious health problems if left untreated.

Motor Coordination Retardation

A delay or difficulty in the development of skills that enable smooth and precise movements, often affecting physical abilities.

Blind and Deaf

Refers to the condition in which an individual lacks the ability to see and hear, requiring adaptations in communication and learning.