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Published	10/08/2024	HIV is spread through: • Unprotected anal, vaginal or oral sexual activity • From mother to child at any stage of pregnancy, birth or {{c1::brea…
Published	10/08/2024	HIV {{c1::can::can/can not}} be transmitted during breastfeeding, even if the mother’s viral load is undetectable. Breastfeeding is {{c1:…
Published	10/08/2024	Testing for HIV  {{c1::HIV antibody screen}}: tests if immune system has created antibodies through exposure to the HIV virus. can…
Published	10/08/2024	The HIV antibody test can be positive in infants who do not have HIV up to {{c1::18}} months of age. This is due to maternal antibodies t…
Published	10/08/2024	The aim of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is to achieve a normal {{c1::CD4}} count and {{c1:: undetectable}} viral load.&n…
Published	10/08/2024	HIV is a RNA retrovirus. {{c1::HIV-1}} is most common type. {{c1::HIV-2}} is rare outside West Africa. virus enters & destroys the …
Published	10/08/2024	Preventing Transmission During Birth Mode of delivery will be determined by the mother’s {{c1::viral load}}:• {{c1::Normal vaginal}} deliver…
Published	10/08/2024	Prophylactic HIV treatment may be given to the baby depending on {{c1::the mothers viral load:}}• Low risk babies, where mums viral load is&…
Published	10/08/2024	When to test for HIV• Babies to {{c1::HIV positive}} parents• When {{c1::immunodeficiency}} is suspected• Young people who are {{c1::sexually active}}…
Published	10/08/2024	Babies to HIV positive parents are tested twice for HIV:{{c1::HIV viral load}} test at {{c2::3}} months. If negative, the child has not contracte…
Published	10/08/2024	Treatment of HIV• {{c1::Antiretroviral therapy (ART)}} to suppress the HIV infection• Normal childhood vaccines• Prophylactic {{c1::co-trimoxazole (Se…
Published	10/08/2024	An example of antiretroviral therapy for HIV in infants includes: {{c1::Zidovudine plus lamivudine (2NRTIs) plus Ritonavir (Protease In…
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