The recommended treatment for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission to the fetus during pregnancy is:
a. Acyclovir. c. Podophyllin.
b. Ofloxacin. d. Zidovudine.
ANS: D
Perinatal transmission of HIV has decreased significantly in the past decade as a result of prophylactic administration of the antiretroviral drug zidovudine to pregnant women in the prenatal and perinatal periods. Acyclovir is an antiviral treatment for HSV. Ofloxacin is an antibacterial treatment for gonorrhea. Podophyllin is a solution used in the treatment of human papillomavirus.
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