HIV & pregnancy counselling Flashcards
1
Q
likelihood of passing HIV to baby
A
25-40% during delivery
2
Q
delivery options
A
load<50 –> encourage & support vaginal
load>50 –> c-section (zidovudine 4hrs before c-sec)
3
Q
protection for baby
A
infant PEP: zidovudine monotherapy or cART
formula feed
protective measure reduce risk to 2%