What is the best way to prevent transmission of HIV to a fetus or infant?
a. Use of condoms
b. Avoidance of pregnancy
c. Use of anti-HIV therapy given during pregnancy
d. Use of anti-HIV therapy to the infant for the first 6 weeks of life
B
Avoidance of pregnancy is the only certain way to prevent transmission of HIV to a fetus or infant.
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