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Pediatrics Question on Emerging infectious diseases

An infant presents with hepatosplenomegaly and thrombocytopenia. Neuroimaging with CT shows periventricular calcifications. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

Congenital rubella syndrome

B

Congenital herpes simplex virus infection

C

Congenital toxoplasmosis

D

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Answer

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): Congenital cytomegalovirus infection