Which of the Following Infectious Agents Can Be Transmitted from Mother

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following infectious agents can be transmitted from mother to a growing fetus and can result in physically and mentally impaired development?

• A)Bordetella pertussis
• B)Toxoplasma gondii
• C)Coxsackievirus A
• D)Clostridium botulinum

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