Question
The risk of the condition shown in the picture below is the maximum, if maternal infection occurs ?

A. During the first trimester.
B. During the second trimester.
C. Within five days of delivery.
D. Within six weeks of delivery.
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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The condition shown in the picture above represents chicken pox.
Risk of neonatal chicken pox is maximum if maternal infection occurs near delivery ( 5 days before delivery or 48 hours after).