What infections are teratogenic?
What infections are teratogenic? Many viruses can be transmitted to the fetus and cause infection and tissure damage. Five viruses are known to be teratogenic in humans: cytomegalovirus, rubella, herpes simplex, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, and varicella viruses. What viruses can cross the placenta? Maternal infections caused by most organisms which can cross the placenta (including […]