Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with pallor and lethargy. Full blood count shows haemoglobin 80 g/L with microcytosis. Ferritin is very low. His diet is limited and high in cow's milk. According to Australian paediatric guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral iron supplementation with dietary advice to reduce cow's milk intake

Answer

Intravenous iron infusion

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Blood transfusion

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Erythropoietin injections

Answer

No treatment; observe only

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with pallor and lethargy. Full blood count shows haemoglobin 80 g/L with microcytosis. Ferritin is very low. His diet is limited and high in cow's milk. According to Australian paediatric guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?