This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sexual offences and infanticide, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Form of abuse in which parent or guardian fabricates symptoms of illness in the child is 
Select and explain. 
A. Caffey's syndrome, B. Munchausen syndrome, C. Sudden infant death syndrome, D. Shaken baby syndrome
B: Munchausen syndrome
Answer: B: Munchausen syndrome 
Explanation: Munchausen syndrome In this form of abuse the parent or guardian fabricates or produces symptoms of an illness in the child. The child is admitted frequently in the hospital for medical evaluation. The illness usually does not suggest a paicular disease. X ray and lab investigation may be negative. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 357