A Fetus Can Get an Infection When a Pathogen in the Mother's

question 39

True/False

A fetus can get an infection when a pathogen in the mother's blood is capable of crossing the placenta to the fetal circulation and tissues.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

Strict Liability is a legal principle that holds an individual or entity responsible for damages or harm caused by their actions, irrespective of negligence or intent.

Contributory Negligence

is a defensive legal strategy used to claim that an injured party cannot recover damages if it is demonstrated that they were also at fault, even partially, for their own injury.

Warranty of Merchantability

An implicit guarantee that a product is fit for the general purpose for which it is sold and meets a minimum quality standard.

Section 402A

A provision in the Restatement (Second) of Torts that establishes the manufacturer's liability for harm caused by defective products.