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COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Genitourinary

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Which of the following is true about pregnant woman and gonorrhea?
  1. It should be left alone, as treatment can harm the fetus.
  2. It should be treated immediately.
  3. If left untreated, it can pass to the baby during childbirth.
  4. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer - D - Gonorrhea can be passed on to the child as they are being delivered, especially causing problems in their eyes. It is imperative that pregnant women be tested for the disease and if positive, they should be treated as early as possible to avoid passing infection to the child.
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