A 28 year old woman gave birth to a small for age newborn at 38 weeks of pregnancy. On examination, the newborn was found to have rhinitis, distended abdomen; wrinkled skin, and palmoplantar blisters. The woman had an earlier history of abortion and stillbirth. The most likely diagnosis is:
A 28 year old woman gave birth to a small for age newborn at 38 weeks of pregnancy. On examination, the newborn was found to have rhinitis, distended abdomen; wrinkled skin, and palmoplantar blisters. The woman had an earlier history of abortion and stillbirth. The most likely diagnosis is:
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A 28 year old woman gave birth to a small for age newborn at 38 weeks of pregnancy. On examination, the newborn was found to have rhinitis, distended abdomen; wrinkled skin, and palmoplantar blisters. The woman had an earlier history of abortion and stillbirth. The most likely diagnosis is:
✓ Correct Answer: C. Congenital syphilis
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