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Review Question - QID 212885

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QID 212885 (Type "212885" in App Search)
A 6-month-old baby boy is brought to the emergency room for sudden-onset jerking. The mom reports that he was breastfeeding when he began to twitch and jerk for about 2 minutes. He was unresponsive during this time. The mom denies tongue biting, trauma, fever, fussiness, changes in feeding patters, or decreases in urinary output. The patient had an uncomplicated vaginal birth and is up-to-date on his vaccinations. The patient’s growth chart indicates growth retardation since 1 month old. A physical examination demonstrates a lethargic baby with hair findings shown in Figure A. What is the most likely explanation for this patient’s symptoms?
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