Which of the following infectious agents can be transmitted from mother to a growing fetus and can result in physically and mentally impaired development?

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Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that can be transmitted from mother to fetus through the placenta and can cause physical and mental impairment in the developing fetus. The other agents listed (Bordetella pertussis, Coxsackievirus A, and Clostridium botulinum) can cause illness in the mother, but typically do not result in impaired fetal development.

Which of the Following Infectious Agents Can Be Transmitted from Mother