Which infection(s) may be acquired through nonsexual transmission? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chlamydia trachomatis
b. Gardnerella vaginalis
c. Herpes simplex
d. Neisseria gonorrhea
e. Treponema pallidum
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
All of these organisms can be acquired through nonsexual transmission, usually from a mother to an infant either prenatally or during delivery.
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