Anaemia in Children Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 reasons for impaired red cell production in children?
A
○ Iron/Folic Acid Deficiency
○ Chronic Illness/Inflammation
-Parovirus B19 Infection/Bone Marrow
2
Q
Name 3 reasons for increased red cell destruction in children?
A
○ Hereditary Spherocytosis/G6PD Deficiency
○ Thalssemias/Sickle Cell
- Auto Immune Haemolytic Anaemia
3
Q
What bleeding disorder can cause Anaemia in children?
A
Von Willebrand Disease
