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Drug of choice for pregnant female suspected of having a baby with congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:

A
Dexamethasone
B
Aldosterone
C
Hydrocoisone
D
Predinsolone
High-Yield Explanation
To suppress fetal androgen production effectively and consequent virilization, Dexamethasone must be initiated before 10 weeks of gestation. Note: To treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia in baby--> Hydrocoisone is used.

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