A report revealed that HIV infected children are likely to suffer cognitive impairment Which of the ...........

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A report revealed that HIV infected children are likely to suffer cognitive impairment. Which of the following statements in this regard is/are correct?

The virus can be transmitted from mother child during pregnancy or birth but not through breastfeeding.
HIV-1 subtype of the virus is more dreadful with high infectivity and virulence.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The first statement is incorrect as the HIV Virus can also transfer from the mother to the child through breast feeding as well.

The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids.
Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic until it progresses to AIDS. AIDS symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
No cure exists for AIDS, but strict adherence to antiretroviral regimens (ARVs) can dramatically slow the disease's progress as well as prevent secondary infections and complications.
How it spreads-