Which pathogen (within the mother) is most likely to be transmitted across the placenta?

A. A blood-borne virus that is present during the sixth week of pregnancy
B. A multicellular parasite that is present during the first week of pregnancy
C. A blood-borne virus that is present during the first week of pregnancy
D. A multicellular parasite that is present during the sixth week of pregnancy


Answer: A

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