Which is a common childhood communicable disease that may cause severe defects in the fetus when it occurs in its congenital form?
a. Erythema infectiosum
b. Roseola
c. Rubeola
d. Rubella
ANS: D
Rubella causes teratogenic effects on the fetus. There is a low risk of fetal death to those in contact with children affected with fifth disease. Roseola and rubeola are not dangerous to the fetus.
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