Which of the following statements about HIV-infected expectant mothers is true?

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Antiretroviral drug therapy has been shown to reduce prenatal AIDS transmission by up to 95 percent, making it crucial for HIV-infected expectant mothers to have access to these medications. However, access to these drugs is still limited in many impoverished regions of the world, including South Africa, where a high percentage of pregnant women are HIV-positive (choice A). It is important for HIV-positive expectant mothers to receive treatment to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to their developing organism (choice B), but this can be achieved through antiretroviral drug therapy.

Which of the Following Statements About HIV-Infected Expectant Mothers Is