Question

A 28-year-old woman who is 12 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with HIV. She is asymptomatic. What is the most important intervention to reduce the risk of vertical transmission (mother-to-child)?

Accepted Answer

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the mother during pregnancy

Answer

Elective Caesarean section

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Avoidance of breastfeeding

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Neonatal testing only

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Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for the neonate only

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman who is 12 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with HIV. She is asymptomatic. What is the most important intervention to reduce the risk of vertical transmission (mother-to-child)?