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A neonate presents with Hutchinson’s teeth, interstitial keratitis, and eighth nerve deafness. This classic triad of symptoms is the result of vertical transmission of which pathogen during pregnancy?

A. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
B. Herpes simplex virus
C. Human immunodeficiency virus
D. Treponema pallidum
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The correct option is Treponema pallidum. This describes late congenital syphilis. T. pallidum can cross the placenta, infecting the fetus and causing severe developmental anomalies known as the Hutchinson's triad.

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  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Human immunodeficiency virus
  • Treponema pallidum

The correct option is Treponema pallidum. This describes late congenital syphilis. T. pallidum can cross the placenta, infecting the fetus and causing severe developmental anomalies known as the Hutchinson's triad.

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