Colonization of Pregnant Females by Group B Streptococcus Puts the Neonate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Colonization of pregnant females by Group B Streptococcus puts the neonate at risk because ________.

• A)the organism produces hemolysins that can break down red blood cells
• B)colonization during pregnancy can result in preterm labor
• C)the neonate can develop meningitis or pneumonia through exposure to the organism in the birth canal
• D)permanent damage such as hearing or vision loss can result following recovery from an acute condition after delivery
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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