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Neonatal apnea is seen in all except

A
Prematurity
B
Hyperglycemia
C
Hypoglycemia
D
Hypercalcemia
High-Yield Explanation
Preterm infants, especially those under 28 weeks gestation are highly prone for apnea due to the poor development of mechanisms of respiratory control and have apnea of prematurity. Apnea soon after bih can occur due to bih asphyxia, maternal drug use, infections, metabolic causes and congenital anomalies. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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