What Are the Most Common Laboratory Findings in CMV Infection

question 9

Multiple Choice

What are the most common laboratory findings in CMV infection in the newborn?

• A) Thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia
• B) Leukocytosis
• C) Positive heterophile agglutinin test.
• D) Viral DNA assay is negative.

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Definitions:

Domoic Acid

A neurotoxin produced by certain types of algae that can accumulate in shellfish, leading to amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans.

Hippocampus

A critical structure within the brain's temporal lobe, associated with the formation of memories and spatial navigation.

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble hormones derived from cholesterol that regulate a variety of physiological functions including metabolism, immune response, and reproduction.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, production of hormones, and synthesis of vitamin D, among other functions.