How Is Congenital Syphilis Transmitted from the Mother to Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

How is congenital syphilis transmitted from the mother to her unborn child?

• A) During birth from the birth canal
• B) During the microhemorrhages that occur as the placenta breaks away from the uterus
• C) Crossing the placenta
• D) None of the above

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