From infected mother to a unborn child

From infected mother to a unborn child

If the mother has got infected by HIV it is advised that she should take the anti HIV drug AZT or Zidovudine during pregnancy. A woman can transmit HIV through their fetuses during the pregnancy or birth. If the baby is delivered by Cesarean section the further risk can be reduced.

HIV can be spread because of the direct contact with infected bloodHIV spreads through the needles or syringes when they are used by a person who is infected by HIV. If these needles are used by another persons HIV transmits in their blood. It can be transmitted through the blood transfusion if the proper care is not taken in the heat treatment of the blood before transferring from one person to another.

HIV can be transmitted to babies through the breast milk of infected mother

However HIV can not be spread out by following things

• Touching or hugging
• Sharing household items such as towels, beddings, utensils, contact with sweat or tears
• Sharing facilities such saunas, hot tubs, toilets, swimming pool,
• Cough or sneeze with HIV infected persons

HIV can only be spread out because of intimate contact with body fluids or infected blood. However it is suggested that do not share razors and tooth brush.

The given information as to how does HIV spread out and the causes would help you to understand the information regarding HIV disease.