Question

Can baby be HIV positive if mum isn’t?

4 April 2023. Related: All topics, HIV transmission.

Is it possible to pass HIV to baby from positive father if mother is negative?

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi, how are you doing?

No. This is not possible.

If mum is HIV negative, there is no risk that baby will be positive even if dad is living with HIV.

Josh.