Which infectious disease is most clearly linked to birth defects?
A) rosacea
B) rubella
C) mumps
D) HIV
E) syphilis

Name: Which infectious disease is most clearly linked to birth defects? A) rosacea B) rubella C) mumps D) HIV E) syphilis
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Which infectious disease is most clearly linked to birth defects?​ 
A) ​rosacea 
B) ​rubella 
C) ​mumps 
D) ​HIV 
E) ​syphilis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rubella (German measles) is known to cause birth defects such as deafness, cataracts, heart defects, and intellectual disability in babies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy.

Which Infectious Disease Is Most Clearly Linked to Birth Defects?​

Which Infectious Disease Is Most Clearly Linked to Birth Defects?