A newborn boy is brought to the pediatrician for further evaluation of an extensive skin rash. Physical examination shows that this child has microcephaly, hearing loss, and a petechial skin rash. The abdominal examination reveals hepatosplenomegaly. Further questioning of the infant’s mother reveals that she had “the flu” early in her pregnancy. A tissue sample from the infant is sent for culture, which confirms the diagnosis. Which of the following is the correct diagnosis?
(A) Congenitally acquired cytomegalovirus
(B) Congenitally acquired Epstein-Barr virus
© Congenitally acquired herpes simplex virus
(D) Congenitally acquired HIV
(E) Congenitally acquired syphilis