In the Context of the Effect of Maternal Illnesses on Children

In the context of the effect of maternal illnesses on children, which of the following is true of the human immunodeficiency virus?

A) It is likely to cross over to the fetus's bloodstream through the placenta during pregnancy.
B) It causes deafness and heart defects in babies.
C) It is likely to cause fetal brain damage, severely impaired eyesight, seizures, and miscarriage.
D) It is associated with more active and irritable temperament in newborns.