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"Yes! If the mother is HIV positive, her unborn baby will most likely have the disease!"
Actually, this answer is mostly correct except for the "most likely" part. HIV can cross the placenta and infect the child, but this typically only occurs in patients with uncontrolled HIV or AIDS. When the disease is poorly controlled, the viral count is incredibly high and the child is at a very high risk of contracting the virus through the placenta. HOWEVER, in well controlled HIV, it is not very likely at all (less than 2%.) The risk of transmission doesn't end there. HIV can be trasmitting to the child during the birthing process and is most certainly passed through breast milk. It should be noted that while the risk exists, mothers whose HIV is well controlled with normal or near normal CD4+ counts have children, delivered vaginally without any breastfeeding who do not contract HIV. This risk should always be discussed with your healthcare provider prior to becoming pregnant.
What else can I help you with?
What are the viruses for a pregnant women?
HIV virus, and many zoonotic virus can pass through placenta i.e. by transplacental route.
How is HIV transmitted through breast milk?
HIV can be transmitted through breast milk when a mother who is infected with the virus breastfeeds her baby. The virus can pass from the mother's milk to the baby's bloodstream, increasing the risk of the baby becoming infected with HIV.
Can HIV virus be alive in soft drink?
The HIV virus can only be transferred through blood, so no.
Can hiv virus passes through cloths?
No.
Can HIV or AIDS be contracted through digestion if there are no cuts or abrasions or ulcers in the mouth or stomach or in between?
No, there is no chance. The virus has to pass into the bloodstream through a cut or abrasion. It can't get there from the stomach. See the Related Question below: "How is HIV transmitted?"
What is meaning HIV?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.HIV is a retrovirus which causes the death of certain white blood cells, weakening the body's immune system to the point where it can no longer defend the body against even the simplest infections.
How can HIV be transmitted through breast milk?
HIV can be transmitted through breast milk when a mother living with HIV passes the virus to her baby through breastfeeding. The virus can be present in breast milk and can infect the baby if the mother is not on antiretroviral treatment.
What are the things that can pass across the placenta to the fetus?
Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide, Nutritions and alcohol can pass. And only one type of antibodies can pass which is the IgG. Viruses can pass like HIV and HBV (Hepatitis B virus) that's why the affected mothers usually have affected babies.
Can you get HIV from someone stepping on you with their heel?
No. You can only get the HIV virus through blood transfers and sex.
Can HIV spread through breastfeeding?
Yes, HIV can be transmitted from a mother to her baby through breastfeeding if the mother is infected with the virus.
Is there any chance to get HIV virus through blood contact through wounds or tattoos?
HIV's primary transmission method is through the blood.
CAn tears saliva and sweat transfer HIV?
There is not enough of the virus present in those body fluids to cause transmission of the virus.
