What is the most common mode of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the pediatric population?
a. Perinatal transmission
b. Sexual abuse
c. Blood transfusions
d. Poor handwashing
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A Perinatal transmission accounts for the highest percentage (91%) of HIV
infections in children. Infected women can transmit the virus to their infants
across the placenta during pregnancy, at delivery, and through breastfeeding.
B Cases of HIV infection from sexual abuse have been reported; however,
perinatal transmission accounts for most pediatric HIV infections.
C Although in the past some children became infected with HIV through blood
transfusions, improved laboratory screening has significantly reduced the
probability of contracting HIV from blood products.
D Poor handwashing is not an etiology of HIV infection.
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