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Each day about 1800 children worldwide become infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the majority of them newborns. Most newborns and children with HIV became infected through pregnancy, the birth process, or breast milk from HIV-infected mothers (mother-to-child transmission). Although there is no cure for HIV or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), treatment is available to prolong life and to prevent transmission of the virus from a mother to her baby. The July 19, 2006, issue of JAMA includes an article about how treatment of HIV in children in the United States has led to a decline in HIV-associated infections.

PREVENTING MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION

• Take measures to protect yourself from contracting HIV. HIV is spread through unprotected sex with an infected partner, through infected blood, and through contaminated needles.
  
• Maintain good health during pregnancy. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, and risky sexual behaviors while pregnant. Get proper nutrition . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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