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An infant was born 2 hours ago at 37 weeks of gestation, weighing 4.1 kg. the infant appears chubby with a flushed complexion and is very tremulous. the tremors are most likely the result of:

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Dystonia which is a movement disorder that causes sustained muscle contractions, leading to painful twisting or abnormal postures. The dystonic tremor is triggered when the child is in a certain posture or moves a certain way.
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