Reference no: EM133567116
Case #1. A 12-month-old toddler was seen in primary care clinic for a well-child exam. His mother reports that over the last 2 days he has had fever, cough, and congestion. He has had some diarrhea for the last 2 days. He has good oral intake of solids and liquids and has been active and playful throughout this illness. She reports that he is crawling up the stairs, is sitting alone steadily, says "mama" and "dada," plays peek-a-boo, says bye-bye, and often feeds himself.
On general exam, he is happy, playful, and in no acute distress. His weight is 9.5 kg (25th percentile), height is 72 cm (10th percentile). His exam is normal for age.
Lab work showed a hemoglobin of 10.1 g/dL. Newborn screen was normal and showed no hemoglobinopathies
1. What is the most common cause of anemia in a child of less than 24 months?
2. When are children at high risk for the development of iron deficiency anemia?
3. What other tests would you order?
4. What treatment would you start?
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