Post-Delivery Rash: A Maternal Link?

A Newborn with Trisomy 21 develops a rash hours after birth. Explore the maternal diagnosis that explains this presentation of neonatal lupus.

Systemic lupus erythematosus


What maternal diagnosis is most likely to expain the development of this rash 2 hours after delivery of this child with trisomy 21?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Measles
Rubella
Streptococcal A infection
Systemic lupus erythematosus

Maternal antibodies, Neonatal lupus, Newborn rash, Pediatrics, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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