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Pediatrics New born infants 738c3855

Moro&;s Reflex as ahown above, disappears at

A
3 months
B
5 months
C
6 months
D
7 months
High-Yield Explanation
Moro&;s reflex disappears by 3 - 6 months in normal infants. Persistence of the reflex after 6 months and absence or diminution of the Moro reflex within 2 to 3 months of age can be regarded as abnormal. Asymmetry of the response is usually a sign of local injury. Reference : page 142 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition

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