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Among the clinical presentations of sexually transmitted diseases, which combination represents a bacterial infection capable of crossing the placenta and a viral infection capable of crossing the placenta, respectively?

A. Gonorrhea and Herpes
B. Syphilis and HIV
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C. Gonorrhea and HIV
D. Syphilis and Herpes

📝 Explanation

The correct option is Syphilis and HIV. Both Treponema pallidum (bacterial) and HIV (viral) can cross the placenta to infect the fetus. Gonorrhea generally infects during birth, and Herpes is predominantly acquired during birth rather than transplacentally.

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  • Gonorrhea and Herpes
  • Syphilis and HIV
  • Gonorrhea and HIV
  • Syphilis and Herpes

The correct option is Syphilis and HIV. Both Treponema pallidum (bacterial) and HIV (viral) can cross the placenta to infect the fetus. Gonorrhea generally infects during birth, and Herpes is predominantly acquired during birth rather than transplacentally.

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