Wendy is pregnant with her son, who will be named William. Wendy has been diagnosed with a specific illness, and she knew about this prior to getting pregnant. Although there is no way to know for sure if the illness will harm William during his development, the most likely symptoms of any such harm would include damage to his central nervous system, his teeth, and his bones. From which of the following illnesses does Wendy suffer?

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Syphilis is known to potentially cause damage to the central nervous system, teeth, and bones in a developing fetus if the mother is infected during pregnancy.

Wendy Is Pregnant with Her Son, Who Will Be Named