If a mother has been diagnosed as having the AIDS virus,which of the following is most likely to be suggested to help reduce the likelihood that the AIDS virus will be transmitted to her fetus?
A)testing the baby for infection early in the pregnancy
B)vaccinating the fetus while in the womb
C)treating the mother with AZT during pregnancy
D)breastfeeding the baby as soon as it is born

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

AZT (azidothymidine) is an antiretroviral medication that can reduce the risk of transmission of the AIDS virus from mother to fetus during pregnancy and childbirth. Testing the baby for infection early in the pregnancy and vaccinating the fetus are not recommended or effective strategies. Breastfeeding the baby can also transmit the virus, so it is not recommended for HIV-positive mothers.

If a Mother Has Been Diagnosed as Having the AIDS