Unpasteurized Milk and Cheeses Should Be Avoided During Pregnancy Because

question 68

Multiple Choice

Unpasteurized milk and cheeses should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain:

• A)salmonella.
• B)trichonosis.
• C)listeria monocytogenes.
• D)mercury.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis to sample a small amount of amniotic fluid for testing.

Amniotic Fluid

The fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds the embryo or fetus.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ where a fertilized egg can develop into a fetus.

Preterm Births

Births that occur before the 37th week of pregnancy, often resulting in health risks for the baby.