transmission to children - quick query?

[Ian Hooksem]

Hi Group
Sorry for barging in, and hope I am on topic.
And this may seem naive, but cannot find a way past the jargon on
various sites. Looking to urgently ease worry of a friend.

My friend Jane, is a mother of 3 children.
Separated from the childrens father for some years, but he is now HIV+.

Jane has undertaken an HIV test - she is clear, got results today. But
tonight she is worrying that even though she is 'clear', might her
children be HIV+? If she is 'clear', then I think the children are also
clear.
Can anyone give an authoritative reply, or point to a site for info on this?

Jane is highly vulnerable, and needs some quick reassurance, if at all
possible.
Many thanks.

Ian

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[Brian Mailman]

Ian Hooksem wrote:
> Hi Group Sorry for barging in, and hope I am on topic. And this may
> seem naive, but cannot find a way past the jargon on various sites.
> Looking to urgently ease worry of a friend.
>
> My friend Jane, is a mother of 3 children. Separated from the
> childrens father for some years, but he is now HIV+.
>
> Jane has undertaken an HIV test - she is clear, got results today.
> But tonight she is worrying that even though she is 'clear', might
> her children be HIV+? If she is 'clear', then I think the children
> are also clear. Can anyone give an authoritative reply, or point to a
> site for info on this?

You seem to be posting from England; here's the folks to ask if she
doesn't have a personal physician to consult:
http://www.tht.org.uk/howwecanhelpyou/

B/

[Ian Hooksem]

ok. thanks for the signpost Brian

[Brian Mailman]

Ian Hooksem wrote:
> ok. thanks for the signpost Brian

Good luck!