A 2.8 kg infant, born by vaginal delivery at 36 weeks gestation, showed difficulty in breathing. He refused to breastfeed. The pregnancy was uncomplicated, but the prenatal records were unavailable at delivery. Physical examination Respiratory rate: 60 breaths/min with a grunting sound Temperature: 96.5°F (35.8°C) Blood pressure: Lower than normal WBC count: 2500 cells/mm 3 with 80% bands His chest X-ray was performed.
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