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Are there any tests to determine if the baby born of an HIV infected mother is also infected ?

April 26, 2017baby born determine Infected mother tests

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Are there any tests to determine if the baby born of an HIV infected mother is also infected ?

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HIV infected mothers pass on the HIV antibodies to their child so the antibody test will prove to be positive irrespective that the child may be infected or not. Therefore, a repeat test after 6 to 9 months of birth will reveal the true result.