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​Which Statement Correctly Describes HIV Transmission and Breastfeeding

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​Which statement correctly describes HIV transmission and breastfeeding?


A) Exclusive breastfeeding by the HIV-infected mother increases the risk of transmission in the early months compared to partial breastfeeding.
B) ​Use of antiretrovirals only slightly decreases the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding.
C) ​The rate of HIV transmission with prolonged breastfeeding is 35-40%.
D) ​HIV-infected women in developing nations should feed their infants with formula rather than breast milk.
E) ​Studies have shown that breastfeeding poses a health risk to the HIV-infected mother.

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