A woman who is 3 months' pregnant changes her cat's litter box and develops toxoplasmosis. What can fetal exposure to toxoplasmosis cause?
A) Paralysis
B) Mental retardation
C) Seizures
D) Birth defects
B
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Fetal exposure to chickenpox or toxoplasmosis can result in mental retardation and microcephaly. Toxoplasmosis also can cause deafness or cognitive impairment. Maternal herpes simplex virus can cause seizures and paralysis in newborns. The outcome of prenatal exposure to rubella (German measles) includes various birth defects, including intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, hearing loss, and visual impairment.
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