A pregnant woman diagnosed with syphilis comes to the clinic for a visit. The nurse discusses the risk of transmitting the infection to her newborn, explaining that this infection is transmitted to the newborn through which of the following?

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Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted from an infected mother to her unborn child through the placenta. This form of transmission can lead to congenital syphilis, which can have serious health effects on the baby.

A Pregnant Woman Diagnosed with Syphilis Comes to the Clinic