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DelorasTo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What are three methods a doctor might use to identify congenital abnormalities in the fetus?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Maria owns a cat and is pregnant with her first child. Her doctor determined that she is susceptible to toxoplasma. What should she do to avoid being infected with the parasite?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Tests on maternal blood; examination of amniotic fluid; examination of fetal cells; utrasound examination of the fetus

Answer to Question 2

Do not eat incompletely cooked meat. Wash hands after handling cats, especially before eating. Have someone else empty the litter box daily. Do not let indoor cats go outside. Do not let outdoor cats inside. Do not feed cats raw meat products.


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