A newborn infant shows symptoms of irritability, high-pitched cry, muscle spasms, fever, sleep disturbance, and feeding problems. What is one likely diagnosis?

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The symptoms suggest that the infant is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), which occurs when a newborn is exposed to addictive drugs, such as opioids or benzodiazepines, in utero. The mother may have been addicted to these drugs during pregnancy, leading to withdrawal symptoms in the baby after birth.

A Newborn Infant Shows Symptoms of Irritability, High-Pitched Cry, Muscle