Which of the Following Statements Is True About HIV and AIDS

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about HIV and AIDS?

• A) HIV-positive pregnant women pass the virus to their fetus 20 to 30 percent of the time.
• B) About 25 to 35 percent of prenatal AIDS babies die by 1 year of age.
• C) There are no antiviral drugs that reduce prenatal AIDS transmission without harmful consequences.
• D) Most infant HIV cases are curable if caught and treated early.

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