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161. A cluster of severe birth defects is reported in a community. What is the urgent epidemiological action?

A. Dismiss it as random genetic mutations.
B. Initiate an investigation to identify common environmental exposures, maternal factors, or infectious agents during pregnancy.
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C. Advise all pregnant women to leave the community.
D. Only focus on treating the affected children.

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  • Dismiss it as random genetic mutations.
  • Initiate an investigation to identify common environmental exposures, maternal factors, or infectious agents during pregnancy.
  • Advise all pregnant women to leave the community.
  • Only focus on treating the affected children.

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