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Lactation Consultant

Category - Infections

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Which fact about maternal infections and the effects on the fetus is true?
  1. Virtually all maternal infections are passed to the fetus.
  2. The vast majority of maternal infections do not harm the fetus.
  3. All maternal infections can be safely treated with medications and they can also be prevented.
  4. Many maternal infections that do not adversely affect the mother can adversely affect the fetus.
Explanation
Answer: D - Many maternal infections that do not adversely affect the mother can adversely affect the fetus. These adverse effects occur because the fetus is in a critical stage of growth, differentiation, and development. Not all maternal infections are passed to the fetus, but many are. Many infections cannot be safely treated among pregnant women because the medications themselves can cause permanent damage to the developing fetus.
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