Which of the following marks on a baby's skin may indicate an ...

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Which of the following marks on a baby's skin may indicate an underlying problem that a physician should see?
 
  1. Mongolian spots on the back
  2. Telangiectatic nevi on the nose or nape of the neck
  3. Petechiae scattered over the infant's body
  4. Erythema toxicum anywhere on the body

Question 2

Which virus is more contagious than HIV?
 
  1. Hepatitis A virus
  2. HSV
  3. Hepatitis B virus
  4. CMV

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Mongolian spots are bluish black spots that resemble bruises but fade gradually over months and have no clinical significance.
2. Incorrect. Telangiectatic nevi (stork bites, angel kisses) fade by the second year and have no clinical significance.
3. Correct. Petechiae (bruises) scattered over the infant's body should be reported to the pediatrician because they may indicate underlying problems.
4. Incorrect. Erythema toxicum is an appalling looking rash, but it has no clinical signific-ance and requires no treatment.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. HBV is much more contagious than HIV. The hepatitis carrier state affects between 5 and 10 of the world's population.
3. Correct. HBV is much more contagious than HIV.