What is vertical transmission?
Q: What is vertical transmission?
A: Vertical transmission is the spread of an infection from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy or childbirth.
Q: What is another name for vertical transmission?
A: Another name for vertical transmission is mother-to-child transmission or MTCT.
Q: What is the cause of most vertically transmitted infections?
A: Most vertically transmitted infections are caused by bacteria or viruses.
Q: What is a congenital infection?
A: A congenital infection is an infection that a baby still has after he or she is born.
Q: Is a congenital infection always caused by vertically transmitted infections?
A: A congenital infection is usually caused by vertically transmitted infections.
Q: Can a baby inherit an infection from their mother if the infection is not caused by a bacteria or virus?
A: No, a baby cannot inherit an infection from their mother if the infection is not caused by a bacteria or virus.
Q: Can vertical transmission occur after a baby is born?
A: No, vertical transmission occurs only during pregnancy or childbirth.
