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What are the percent chances of infecting a baby with hiv through breastfeeding.?
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Good: If you have hiv, are untreated and have a high viral load, the chances of transmission are present. Percentages are only good for populations and scientific studies, because getting a potentially fatal disease is 100% for those who get it. Listen to your doctor.
Answered 4/23/2012
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Enough: While low if you are well treated with a low viral road, it is still present.The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against breastfeeding in the US.
Answered 9/27/2015
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