Fetal health screenings have been developed to test for a variety of genetic, environmental, and pathogenic diseases. Which of the following would be a logical argument for conducting a genetic screening rather than a pathogenic screening to identify a
disease or condition?
A genetically carried disease or condition, which can be treated by altering environmental factors, would have no
bearing on pathogen transmission,
A genetically carried disease or condition, which is contagious, should be identified early to increase the odds of
containment; whereas a pathogenically transmitted condition will confine itself to one population.
A genetically carried disease or condition, which can be treated with a vaccination, should be identified early to
increase the odds of an infant's survival; whereas a mother's immunity would protect an infant from pathogens.
A genetically carried disease or condition, which can be treated with gene therapy, should be identified early to
increase the odds of an infant's survival, whereas a mother's immunity would protect an infant from pathogens.