Congenital Infections — MCQs

Symptomatic neonatal CNS involvement is most commonly seen in which group of congenital intrauterine infections?

A neonate on routine examination at birth was found to have hepatomegaly. Rest of the examination was essentially unremarkable. On investigations, Anti-HCMV antibodies were found to be positive. What sequelae in later life is the child at risk of?

In early congenital syphilis, which is not seen?

A child presented with microcephaly, hepatomegaly and periventricular calcification. What is the best specimen for diagnosis of CMV by PCR?

Rubella is known to cause all of the following conditions except:

All of the following statements are true about congenital rubella except

Congenital Rubella Syndrome includes all except

A 30 month old deaf boy whose development is slower than normal is being followed for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in your clinic.The child's mother is pregnant again and is worried about her new baby. Which of the following is true?

Symptomatic neonatal CNS involvement is most commonly seen in which group of congenital intrauterine infections?

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