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Is it possible to treat HIV for a pregnant woman ?

is it possible to treat a HIV pragnant woman and delivery in your hopital.?
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Hi.. With all the medical treatment available right now there is not treatment for HIV infection.. But there are antiviral drugs for HIV which reduce the viral load of the infection.. They can also reduce chances of transmission to the newborn.. COnsult your nearest doctors for the needful..

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