Thrombocytopenia, macerated skin lesions, rash and periostitis in a new born are seen in: (A) Erythroblastosis fetalis, (B) Cytomegalovirils infection, (C) Syphilis, (D) HIV infection
Answer is C. In Syphilis, thrombocytopenia is often associated with platelet trapping in an enlarged spleen. Characteristic osteochondritis and periostitis and a mucocutaneous rash manifesting with erythematous maculopapular or vesiculobullous lesions followed by desquamation involving hands and feet are common. Reference : Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition Page 1017 & 1018