Which of the following congenital infections that is transmitted from the mother to the fetus is a major source of congenital disorders relating to the unborn child’s cognitive, auditory, and visual functioning?
Explanation
Answer: A - Cytomegalovirus that is transmitted from the mother to the fetus is a major source of congenital disorders relating to the unborn child’s cognitive, auditory, and visual functioning. Although most healthy adults are typically asymptomatic when they are infected with the cytomegalovirus, the fetus is in danger. This virus is carried with the urine and saliva of infected children, therefore, lactation consultants should advise their clients to maintain good hand washing.
