Mother
to Child
It is possible for an HIV-infected
mother to pass the virus directly before or during birth, or through breast
milk. Approximately 20% of babies born to HIV-positive women who undertake
no transmission-reduction measures will be infected with HIV.
Breast milk contains HIV,
and while small amounts of breast milk do not pose significant threat of
infection to adults, it is a viable means of transmission to infants.
Transmission Through Tattooing,
Piercing, Acupuncture, Electrolysis, and Shaving
Any procedure in which a
needle or razor is used on more than one person involves a theoretical
risk of HIV transmission because of the possibility of infected blood on
the instrument.
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