A Baby Is Born to an HIV-Positive Mother

A baby is born to an HIV-positive mother.What statement regarding treatment options is true?

A) HIV is spread only by sexual contact, so no treatment is required.
B) HIV does not cross the placenta either before or during parturition, so no treatment is required.
C) Treatment with antiretrovirus drugs should begin immediately and continue postnatally.
D) HIV cannot be transmitted in breast milk, so no treatment is required with breastfeeding.
E) The baby should receive a blood transfusion with non-HIV-positive blood.