Which of the following conditions occurring during the first trimester of pregnancy may result in physical and/or mental defects in the newborn?
A) Rubella
B) Rubeola
C) Varicella
D) Influenza
E) Both A and B

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Rubella (German measles) during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects, including deafness, blindness, heart defects, and intellectual disability. Rubeola (measles), varicella (chickenpox), and influenza can cause complications during pregnancy but are not known to cause physical and/or mental defects in the newborn.

Which of the Following Conditions Occurring During the First Trimester