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A member asked:
Can a small amount of breast milk of some else transfer hiv , hepatitis or any other serious disease in baby body?
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Possible. HIV, hepatitis B, and CMV (Cytomegalovirus) have been well known to be transmitted via breast milk.
Answered 8/4/2021
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Infection is related to the number of viral or bacterial particles (the "dose") so a single exposure would be less likely than multiple exposures over time. Breast milk is a bodily fluid that can transmit HIV, hepatitis and other infections, and you will want to limit the baby's exposure. This would be "universal precautions" territory.
Answered 8/4/2021
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