Infections that can be transmitted through vertical transmission are:
a. influenza, meningitis, and varicella
b. rubella, herpes, and human immunodeficiency virus
c. staphylococci, streptococci, and Escherichia coli
d. hepatitis B and C and Rickettsia rickettsii
B
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A Incorrect. Influenza, meningitis, and varicella are not transmitted through vertical transmission.
B Correct. Vertical transmission can occur through the placenta while the infant is in utero, during delivery, or through breast milk following delivery. Among the infections transmitted in this way are rubella, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
C Incorrect. Staphylococci, streptococci, and Escherichia coli are not transmitted through vertical transmission.
D Incorrect. Hepatitis B and C are transmissible by way of vertical transmission, but not Rickettsia rickettsii.
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