Niya Contracts HIV as a Result of Having Sexual Intercourse

question 75

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 the virus.
• 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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