Marlene,who Is in Her Third Month of Pregnancy,has Just Contracted

question 100

Multiple Choice

Marlene,who is in her third month of pregnancy,has just contracted syphilis.Which of the following is TRUE if Marlene is treated immediately with penicillin?

• A)Syphilis will still be transmitted to the fetus,but the effects will be diminished.
• B)Syphilis will not be transmitted to the fetus.
• C)Syphilis will be transmitted to the fetus because Marlene has not been treated before the end of the second month of pregnancy.
• D)Syphilis can never be transmitted to a fetus.

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