Question

In each of the following situations, identify which option has the highest risk for HIV transmission?

1) Transmission to women during sexual intercourse
2) hollow-bore needle used for vascular access
3) first 2 to 6 months of infection
4) perinatal transmission from HIV-infected mothers taking antiretroviral therapy
5) a splash exposure of HIV infected blood on skin with an open lesion

Answer 1

Perinatal transmission from HIV-infected mothers taking antiretroviral therapy has the highest risk for HIV transmission.

Step-by-step explanation:

The highest risk for HIV transmission among the provided options is perinatal transmission from HIV-infected mothers taking antiretroviral therapy. This refers to the transmission of HIV from an HIV-infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Without proper medical interventions like antiretroviral medications and cesarean delivery, the risk of transmission can be significant.