Multiple choice

Sunita is HIV positive and pregnant. Which of the following drugs is most commonly used in such cases to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission?

  1. Penciclovir

  2. Doxylamine succinate

  3. Nevirapine

  4. Tenofovir

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A single does of nevirapine given to the mother at the onset of labour and to the baby after delivery roughly halves the rate of HIV transmission.