Simone has been sexually promiscuous and has also been drinking heavily for the past five years. Although she's avoided contracting major disease, she becomes pregnant. Simone's baby is at risk of having
A) HIV infection.
B) rubella.
C) FAS.
D) spinal meningitis.
E) hydrocephalus.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy. Given Simone's heavy drinking, her baby is at risk of FAS, which can cause brain damage and growth problems.

Simone Has Been Sexually Promiscuous and Has Also Been Drinking