What disease,when contracted by a pregnant woman,increases the possibility that the fetus may develop a birth defect?

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When a pregnant woman contracts chicken pox, especially during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, there is an increased risk of the fetus developing birth defects such as limb abnormalities, eye and brain damage, and congenital varicella syndrome. Pregnant women who contract chicken pox should immediately seek medical attention to minimize the risk of transmission to the fetus.

What Disease,when Contracted by a Pregnant Woman,increases the Possibility That