Which of the following microorganisms often affect pregnancy outcome?

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A number of infectious agents can affect pregnancy outcome.Among the most important in the United States are group B Streptococcus (GBS),herpes simplex virus (HSV),human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),and hepatitis B virus (HBV).As many as 10% to 40% of pregnant women are colonized with GBS.Their infants are at risk for death or severe morbidity if they are born prematurely or after prolonged rupture of the fetal membranes.

Which of the Following Microorganisms Often Affect Pregnancy Outcome