A newborn presents with petechiae skin lesions, hematuria, & platelet count is 22,000/L. Most likely caused by:: (A) Congenital CMV infection, (B) Congenital rubella infection, (C) Premature infants, (D) Both CMV or rubella infection
Answer is D. d. Both CMV or Rubella infection(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1548-1551)Both congenital CMV & rubella infections can cause thrombocytopenia & Purpura due to thrombocytopenia.