It is recommended that women who are HIV-positive do not breastfeed their infants because
A) the HIV virus is present in the mother's breast milk and can be passed to the infant this way.
B) most HIV-positive women cannot produce enough milk to successfully breastfeed their infants.
C) infants born to mothers with HIV are too weak to nurse and must be fed intravenously.
D) women with HIV need to devote so much time to their own health needs that they do not have time necessary to breastfeed.

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HIV can be transmitted through breast milk, so it is recommended for HIV-positive women to avoid breastfeeding their infants to prevent transmission of the virus.

It Is Recommended That Women Who Are HIV-Positive Do Not