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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Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and hemolytic anemia (destruction of red blood cells) are common laboratory findings in CMV infection in the newborn. Leukocytosis (high white blood cell count) is not a characteristic finding, and a positive heterophile agglutinin test would suggest a different viral infection such as Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus. A negative viral DNA assay would also not support a diagnosis of CMV infection.

What Are the Most Common Laboratory Findings in CMV Infection