Question

Which of the following disease is not transmitted through a placenta?

• A. Hepatitis A
• B. Hepatitis B
• C. Aquired Immunodeficieny Syndrome (AIDS)
• D. Syphilis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A virus is not transmitted from infected mothers to newborn infants, as anti-hepatitis A virus IgG antibodies present during initial stages of HAV infection cross the placenta and provide protection to the infant after delivery. Hepatitis A virus is generally acquired by the faecal-oral route by either person-to-person contact or ingestion of contaminated food or water. Hepatitis A is an enteric infection spread by contaminated excreta.

So, the correct answer is option A.