This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Obstetric Care in RCH: Visits, IFA, TT, MCH Indicators, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A pregnant lady was found to be HIV positive in First trimester. Next line of management is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Sta A now, continue throughout pregnancy and till 6 weeks after delivery, B. Sta A now, continue throughout pregnancy and till lifelong, C. Sta A after First trimester, continue throughout pregnancy and till 6 weeks after delivery, D. Sta A after First trimester, continue throughout pregnancy and till lifelong
B: Sta A now, continue throughout pregnancy and till lifelong
Answer: B: Sta A now, continue throughout pregnancy and till lifelong 
Explanation: Current guidelines A should be staed at any CD4 count Any age Any clinical staging Any & all population New born of HIV +ve mother should be given nevirapine & cotrimoxazole, after delivery In HIV +ve pregnant female,sta A As soon as possible , throughout pregnancy & lifelong