Which of the Following Is True Regarding Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding syphilis infection in pregnancy?

• A) If syphilis is successfully treated before the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus likely will not be affected.
• B) Because a syphilis infection is a threat to the fetus only during delivery, a C-section can prevent the baby from experiencing any complications from a mother's infection.
• C) As long as a baby survives pregnancy, he/she will not experience complications from a mother's syphilis infection.
• D) Because there is no effective treatment for syphilis during pregnancy, pregnant women with the infection are advised to abort.

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