Lisa Is Concerned Because She Is 8 Months Pregnant and Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

Lisa is concerned because she is 8 months pregnant and has just contracted rubella.Which birth defect is likely to be present in her child as a consequence?

• A) Mild retardation
• B) Blindness
• C) Deafness
• D) No birth defects are likely to be present.

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