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What has helped to reduce maternal-fetal transmission of HIV?
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In developed countries widespread HIV testing and anti-retroviral therapy have reduced maternal-fetal transmission dramatically.
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Does male circumcision prevent HIV?
No, circumcision does NOT prevent the transmission of HIV. Condoms can dramatically reduce the chance of HIV transmission. There's some evidence that circumcised men face a little less risk of catching HIV, but that's still far away from saying it's safe.
Can a circumcised man contact HIV?
No, circumcision does NOT prevent the transmission of HIV. Condoms can dramatically reduce the chance of HIV transmission. There's some evidence that circumcised men face a little less risk of catching HIV, but that's still far away from saying it's safe.
What information is gained from hiv testing?
HIV testing allows a person to know their HIV status and take appropriate health measures. Someone with a positive HIV test can start early treatment, for instance, and reduce the risk of transmission to others.
What are 2 ways to prevent HIV transmission?
Ways to reduce HIV transmission are to use condoms, abstain, be monogamous, and perform screening tests on pregnant women. Avoiding needle sharing, and programs to assist with this goal, are also helpful.
Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes, there are reports that say that HIV positive mothers who are breastfeeding will reduce the risk of the baby contracting HIV.
HIV transmission in barbarshop?
By just having your hair cut, you can not get HIV.
Circumcision and HIV?
There is new research that shows that circumcision does not reduce the ability to get hiv.
Is poverty the source of HIV transmission?
No
Do you pose risk of hiv when attending dental clinick?
Routine infection control techniques prevent the transmission of HIV in the dental clinic. If your dentist is using standard procedures, there is no risk of HIV transmission.
What can reduce the potential for maternal to fetal HIV infection in a woman with a high viral load?
Factors that may increase the risk of maternal HIV transmission include the the amount of HIV in her blood; use of illicit drugs; severe inflammation of the fetal membranes; and, a prolonged period between membrane rupture and delivery.
Can hiv be transmitted if you cure?
There is no cure for HIV. If there were a cure, that would also prevent transmission.
What is Born HIV Free's motto?
The motto of Born HIV Free is 'End mother to child transmission of HIV by 2015'.
