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:

Profoundly Depressed

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