For which of the following infectious diseases can a woman be immunized?
a. Rubella
b. Toxoplasmosis
c. Cytomegalovirus
d. Herpesvirus type 2
ANS: A
Rubella is the only infectious disease for which a vaccine is available. There are no vaccines available for toxoplasmosis, cytomegalovirus, or herpesvirus type 2.
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