Premature baby of 34 wks was delivered. Baby developed bullous lesion on the skin and X-ray shows periositis. What should be the next investigation ?
Correct Answer: VDRL for mother & baby
Description: In congenital syphilis,characteristic osteochondritis and periositis and a maculopapular or vesiculobullous lesions followed by desquamation involving hands and feet are common.So VDRL test is done. Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition and op Ghai 9th edition Page 1018
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