Can anyone get HIV through the breast milk of a woman?

Yes. HIV is present in a woman's breast milk, therefore it is possible to contract breast milk by drinking it. The recommendation for mothers with HIV is to give baby formula exclusively IF there is reliable access to clean water and formula. read more

This is because you can greatly lower the risk of getting HIV through breast milk if the mother is getting HIV treatment. In many cases if treatment is started early enough, the virus is virtually undetectable in breast milk. It is important to note that while you can LOWER the risk, not eliminate it. read more

HIV risk nipple sucking on lactating woman (BREAST MILK and HIV TRANSMISSION) I am 30 years male and had a protected sex with female sex worker 5 months ago . I kissed her nipples also .I felt she was lactating. is breast sucking or nipple sucking on a lactating woman carries risk to HIV infection or any STD s. read more