4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Specialist Answers
Question
Can a 2yrs old child having Thalassemia minor also have concomitant Iron deficiency? Will giving Iron supplements in this situation lead to Iron overload? Inv done have revealed Hb A2 as 4.5% HbF 2.1% HbA 93.4%,S.Iron 39mg/dl TIBC 510 mcg/dl %sat 7.6%.
Answer
Yes, a child with thalassemia can develop iron deficiency anemia. The child should be given iron supplements till the peak Hb level is achieved and should be given for an additional 3 months to build up the iron stores.
 
 
 
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Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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