Question

the most common cause of life - threatening infections in newborns is:

• hepatitis b
• herpes simplex 2
• gonorrhea
• group b streptococcus

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Explanation:

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of life - threatening infections in newborns, such as sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. Hepatitis B, herpes simplex 2, and gonorrhea are not the most common causes of life - threatening infections in newborns compared to GBS.

Answer:

D. group B Streptococcus