Which of the Following Can Be Transmitted from an Infected

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be transmitted from an infected mother to her fetus across the placenta?

• A) Cytomegalovirus
• B) Yersinia
• C) Spirillum
• D) Borrelia
• E) Toxoplasma

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Definitions:

T-Cell Count

A measure of the number of T-cells, a type of white blood cell important for the immune system, in a cubic millimeter of blood, used to monitor immune function, especially in HIV/AIDS.

HIV Antibodies

Proteins produced by the body's immune system in response to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

HIV-Positive

A diagnosis given when an individual has the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which can lead to AIDS if untreated.

Kaposi's Sarcoma

A type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels and is often associated with HIV/AIDS.