Can STDs Cause Birth Defects?
STDs pose a special risk for women who are pregnant and their infants. If a mother is diagnosed with an STD, the fetus is at a much higher risk than normal of becoming infected. STDs and STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can be passed from mother to child during delivery, especially if […]
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