A newborn infant has multiple hemorrhagic, cutaneous lesions and does not respond to sound stimuli. Head CT scan shows periventricular calcifications. Which of the following infectious agents is the most likely cause of this child’s presentation?
A newborn infant has multiple hemorrhagic, cutaneous lesions and does not respond to sound stimuli. Head CT scan shows periventricular calcifications. Which of the following infectious agents is the most likely cause of this child’s presentation?
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A newborn infant has multiple hemorrhagic, cutaneous lesions and does not respond to sound stimuli. Head CT scan shows periventricular calcifications. Which of the following infectious agents is the most likely cause of this child's presentation?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Cytomegalovirus
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