Blindness in newborn infants occurs when the mother
A)is overweight.
B)has gonorrhea or chlamydia.
C)has a yeast infection.
D)has syphilis.
E)uses birth control pills without a prescription.

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Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be transmitted from the mother to the newborn during childbirth, potentially causing eye infections that can lead to blindness if not treated.

Blindness in Newborn Infants Occurs When the Mother