Maximum HIV transmission risk to fetus is during-: (A) In utero, (B) During breast feeding, (C) During child birth by vaginal delivery, (D) During child birth by cesarean section
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., During child birth by vaginal delivery HIV transmission during pregnancy:o Vertical transmission of HIV in neonates is about 14 - 25%.o Transplacental (vertical) transmission occurs in# 20% of patients before 36weeks# 50% of patients during delivery# 30% in peripartum