Which is true regarding the cytomegalovirus?
a. It cannot be passed transplacentally to the fetus.
b. It is transmitted through contact with infected cat feces.
c. It is the least prevalent of the TORCH group infections.
d. It can be prevented through appropriate vaccination procedures.
B
A pregnant woman should not change the cat's litterbox and should wash her hands after even touching cats. Cytomegalovirus is one of the most common of the TORCH-group infections and can be transmitted to the fetus transplacentally and at birth. It cannot be prevented through vaccination, nor are any treatments for the infection fully effective.
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