Question

Which of the following infection resembles erythroblastosis?

• A. EBV
• B. CMV
• C. HSV
• D. STAPHYLOCOCCUS

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Erythroblastosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the blood. To determine which of the infections resembles erythroblastosis, we need to understand what each of these infections involves:

• EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus): This virus is known for causing infectious mononucleosis. It does not typically resemble erythroblastosis.
• CMV (Cytomegalovirus): CMV infection in newborns can lead to a condition similar to erythroblastosis. It involves the presence of abnormal blood cells and, like erythroblastosis, can cause hemolytic anemia.
• HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus): This virus typically causes skin and mucosal lesions; it is not associated with erythroblast-like symptoms.
• STAPHYLOCOCCUS: Bacterial infections with Staphylococcus primarily cause skin infections and sepsis; they are not related to erythroblastosis.

Thus, the infection that resembles erythroblastosis is:

CMV