What is the most common infectious cause of congenital neonatal megakaryocytic hypoplasia?
a. Epstein-Barr virus
b. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
c. Cytomegalovirus
d. Rubella
ANS: C
Cytomegalovirus is the most common infectious agent causing congenital neonatal megakaryocytic hypoplasia. Cytomegalovirus appears to inhibit megakaryocytes and their precursors, resulting in impaired platelet production.
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