This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New born infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
Very low bih weight babies are 
Select and explain. 
A. < 2500 gm of bih weight, B. < 1500 gm of bih weight, C. <1000 gm of bih weight, D. Between 2500-300 gm of bih weight
B: < 1500 gm of bih weight
Answer: B: < 1500 gm of bih weight 
Explanation: Low bih weight (LBW) neonate- A neonate weighing less than 2500g at bih irrespective of the gestational age. Very low bihweight (VLBW) neonate- A neonate weighing leas than 1500g at bih irrespective of the gestational age. Extremely low bih weight (ELBW) neonate- A neonate weighing leas than 1000g at bih irrespective of the gestational age. Reference : page 125 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition