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Can hiv+'ve marry hives +'ve and give birth to babies?

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Yes: Hiv disease will not prevent pregnancy, but the risk that the baby will be born hiv+ is not eliminated. It can be minimized with therapy by reducing viral load and prophylaxis during pregnancy can be employed in women who have a measurable viral load, but there are no guarantees.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/19/2013

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