Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 19, Question 1.


1. Regarding viral infections in pregnancy, which of the following are true?

A Approximately 35% of pregnant women in the UK have previously had a CMV infection.

B Vertical transmission of CMV occurs in 40%.

C Herpes simplex is a type 2 RNA virus.

D Immunity to rubella, once vaccinated/exposed, is usually lifelong.

E Toxoplasmosis results from a viral infection.

F Parvovirus can cause fetal anaemia.