Exam: Neonatal Reflexes, HIE, and Neonatal Seizures Explained in Detail
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A term neonate shows an asymmetric Moro reflex: the left arm abducts normally, but the right arm does not move. The infant otherwise appears alert with normal tone. What is the most likely cause?
A
Severe Stage III HIE
B
Right brachial plexus injury (Erb palsy)
C
Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus
D
Neonatal hypoglycemia