The mother of a newborn contracted the rubella virus during the first three months of her pregnancy. In about half of such cases, the fetus is also infected, resulting in a variety of problems. Which of the following are the most likely consequences of this infection?

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Rubella virus infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can result in a congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus, which can cause a variety of problems including heart defects, deafness, and mental retardation. The other options are also possible consequences of congenital rubella syndrome, but are less common than the ones listed in option B.

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