HIV transmission from mother to newborn can be significantly reduced by using

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AZT (azidothymidine) is an antiretroviral drug that has been shown to significantly reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. It works by inhibiting the replication of the virus in the mother's bloodstream, which in turn reduces the amount of virus that can cross the placenta and infect the fetus. Penicillin and erythromycin are antibiotics that can be used to treat bacterial infections but have no impact on HIV transmission. Disinfectants are used to kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces but have no direct impact on HIV transmission from mother to child.

HIV Transmission from Mother to Newborn Can Be Significantly Reduced