A Baby Born to a Mother with Untreated Syphilis

question 134

Multiple Choice

A baby born to a mother with untreated syphilis

• A) has a 10 to 20% chance of being infected in utero.
• B) is guaranteed to show symptoms at birth.
• C) has a 12% chance of dying from the disease.
• D) will likely be born both blind and deaf.

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