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Rhinitis, pseudoparalysis, and skeletal abnormalities could be present in congenital

a) Toxoplasmosis
b) Rubella
c) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
d) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

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Rhinitis, pseudoparalysis, and skeletal abnormalities are indicative of congenital Rubella, a severe condition causing various birth defects if a woman is infected during pregnancy.

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Rhinitis, pseudoparalysis, and skeletal abnormalities could be present in congenital Rubella. Congenital rubella syndrome is a severe complication caused by the rubella virus during pregnancy. If a woman is infected with rubella early in pregnancy, there is a high risk of severe birth defects or pregnancy complications such as miscarriage or stillbirth. Symptoms in newborns can include rhinitis, pseudoparalysis, and skeletal abnormalities, as well as a variety of other potential defects like eye problems, hearing loss, and heart defects.

While herpes simplex virus (HSV) does affect newborns, its primary symptoms in newborns do not typically include rhinitis or skeletal abnormalities, but rather serious complications such as septicemia or central nervous system damage. CMV can cause deafness, blindness, and mental issue but is not commonly associated with the combination of rhinitis, pseudoparalysis, and skeletal abnormalities at birth. Toxoplasmosis in newborns can lead to serious issues like hydrocephalus or intracranial calcifications but not typically the symptoms listed above.

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