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A disease which can be transferred from mother to child through placenta is

A

German measles

B

Syphilis

C

AIDS

D

All of these

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To solve the question "A disease which can be transferred from mother to child through placenta is:", we will analyze each option provided and determine if they can be transmitted from mother to child via the placenta. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question is asking for diseases that can be transmitted from a mother to her child during pregnancy through the placenta. 2. **Evaluate the First Option - German Measles (Rubella)**: - German measles, also known as rubella, is a viral infection caused by the rubella virus. - It is known that rubella can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus through the placenta, especially if the mother contracts the virus during the first trimester of pregnancy. - **Conclusion**: This option is valid. 3. **Evaluate the Second Option - Syphilis**: - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. - This disease can also be transmitted from the mother to the child during pregnancy through the placenta. - **Conclusion**: This option is valid. 4. **Evaluate the Third Option - AIDS**: - AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). - HIV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Transmission through the placenta is possible. - **Conclusion**: This option is valid. 5. **Evaluate the Last Option - All of These**: - Since we have established that German measles, syphilis, and AIDS can all be transmitted from mother to child through the placenta, the last option stating "all of these" is correct. - **Conclusion**: This option is valid. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **All of these**. ---
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