Shandra is infected with the HIV virus, and she has just given birth. Should Shandra breast feed her baby?
A) No. A mother with HIV can pass the virus to her baby through breast milk.
B) Yes. The HIV virus cannot be passed to a baby through breast milk.
C) No. Breast milk from a mother with HIV lacks the necessary protein and nutrients to nourish a baby.
D) Yes. The nutritional value of breast milk outweighs the risk of passing the virus to the baby.

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A mother with HIV can pass the virus to her baby through breast milk, so it is not recommended for her to breastfeed her baby. Alternatives to breastfeeding, such as formula or donated breast milk from a milk bank, should be used instead.

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