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An infection caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted directly from the mother to an embryo, fetus or neonate during pregnancy or childbirth. Clinical manifestations may include intrauterine growth restriction; a petechial rash, jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly; chorioretinitis, intracranial calcification and other abnormalities of the brain; and congenital heart defects.
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