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My boyfriend is positive for hiv, and i'm pregnant with his child. will i and the child both get it ?

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Get tested: You need to be tested asap. If you are hiv+ the use of prophylactic anti-retroviral medications may help to prevent your baby being born hiv+. Please see your doctor and get this managed immediately.

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/15/2014

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