This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical & Surgical Illness Complication Pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Congenital infection in fetus with minimal teratogenic risk is: 
Select and explain. 
A. HIV, B. Rubella, C. Varicella, D. CMV
A: HIV
Answer: A: HIV 
Explanation: Ans. is a, i.e. HIVRef. Dutta Obs. 7/e, p 300Teratogenic effects have not been documented with HIV infectionRubella, varicella and CMV infections have all been linked to a variety of congenital malformation in the fetusEffects of maternal HIV infection in pregnancyOn motherOn fetusThe course of HIV in mother remains unaltered as a result of pregnancyMaternal mortality or morbidity are not increased by HIVMain problems a/w HIV infection during pregnancy are related to preterm birth and IUGR.No teratogenic effects have been reported. Preterm labor, IUGRNo teratogenic effectsHIVMeaslesInfluenzaMumpsInfections causing congenital malformation (teratogenic effect)RubellaVaricellaToxoplasmosisMumpsCMVParvovirus