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Pemphigus neonatorum is a variety of

A
Bullous impetigo
B
Epidermolysis bullosa
C
Congenital syphilis
D
Pemphigus
High-Yield Explanation
Pemphigoid neonatorum is a variety of bullous impetigo. Impetigo is a contagious superficial pyogenic infection. It can be bullous or non-bullous Causative organism: Bullous is caused by staph aureus Non bullous impetigo is caused by both Staph aureus and Strep pyogens Bullous disorder is widespread in neonate and was called pemphigus neonatorum (Ref: Harrison 20th edition pg 1245

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