Question

When can HIV NOT be passed from mother to infant?

Answer 1

An HIV can be transmitted to her baby during pregnancy, during delivery and during breast feeding.  The answer is D.

Answer 2

HIV cannot be passed from mother to infant when sharing utensils. Option D is correct.

HIV can pass from an HIV-positive mother to her child:

During pregnancy – the foetus is infected by HIV crossing the placenta.

During childbirth – the baby is infected by HIV in the mother's cervical secretions or blood.

During breastfeeding – the baby is infected by HIV in the mother's breast milk (or blood).

Because of this, efforts to prevent HIV transmission need to incorporate strategies which cover the entire period from pregnancy to infant feeding.