This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Pseudoparalysis in an infant is suggestive of – 
Select and explain. 
A. Acute Rheumatic fever, B. Vitamin B6 deficiency, C. Vitamin E deficiency, D. Vitamin C deficiency
D: Vitamin C deficiency
Answer: D: Vitamin C deficiency 
Explanation: Pseudoparalysis 

A voluntary restriction of motion because of pain, incordination or other cause, but not due to actual muscular paralysis.

Causes of pseudoparalysis

Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)                o Osteomyelitis
Septic (arthritis)                                          o Congenital syphilis