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A female acquired viral infection from her partner during sexual contact. Later, she became pregnant. She can transmit this infection to foetus too. This infection is most likely:
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Syphilis
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Gonorrhoea
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HIV infection
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Chlamydiasis
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Solution

The correct option is C HIV infection
HIV infection can transmit through sexual contact, blood contact, placenta and breast milk. HIV can also be transmited to foetus. Hence, the infection is most likely HIV infection.

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