Which of the Following Statements About Congenital Rubella Syndrome Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about congenital rubella syndrome is FALSE?

• A) It can be prevented by vaccinating women prior to pregnancy.
• B) It may be fatal to the unborn child.
• C) It does not occur with subclinical infections.
• D) It is contracted during the first trimester of pregnancy.
• E) It may result in deafness, blindness, and mental retardation.

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