If a Woman Has Syphilis During Pregnancy

question 65

Multiple Choice

If a woman has syphilis during pregnancy,

• A) she does not have to worry about infecting the fetus until giving birth.
• B) she cannot be treated with penicillin because of the drug's potential harm to the fetus.
• C) the baby will not be affected if delivered by cesarean section.
• D) the baby can be born with syphilis.

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