Near the end of the first week of life an infant who has not been treated for any infection develops a copper-colored, maculopapular rash on the palms and around the mouth and anus. The newborn is showing signs of:
a. Gonorrhea.
b. Herpes simplex virus infection.
c. Congenital syphilis.
d. Human immunodeficiency virus.
C
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A The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.
B The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.
C The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.
D The rash is indicative of congenital syphilis. The lesions may extend over the trunk and extremities.
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a. true b. false