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Two weeks after bih, a neonate develops sepsis, skin vesicles, and conjunctivitis. Over the next several days, the baby's condition deteriorates with development of seizures, cranial nerve palsies, and lethargy. The baby dies approximately one week after onset of symptoms. Which of the following infectious agents would most likely cause this clinical presentation?

A
Cytomegalovirus
B
Herpes simplex
C
Rubella
D
Syphilis

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