Question
Which one of the following is not transmitted during the perinatal period?
| A. |
CMV |
| B. |
Rubella |
| C. |
Meningitis |
| D. |
Hepatitis B |
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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Perinatal Transmission
Perinatal infections are transmitted:
- During pregnancy
- During delivery
- Immediately after birth from mother to baby
Common perinatally transmitted infections include:
- CMV
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
Why C is Correct
Meningitis
- Meningitis is a clinical condition, not a specific vertically transmitted infection.
- Although neonatal meningitis can occur secondary to infection, “meningitis” itself is not categorized as a perinatally transmitted disease.
Reasons to Rule Out Other Options
A. CMV
- Common congenital/perinatal infection
- Transmitted transplacentally, during birth, or via breast milk
B. Rubella
- Transplacental transmission causes congenital rubella syndrome
D. Hepatitis B
- Commonly transmitted during delivery from infected mother to neonate