One of the following is not reported to be a clinical manifestation of Zinc deficiency in children

One of the following is not reported to be a clinical manifestation of Zinc deficiency in children –

A. Dwarfism and hypogonadism

B. Liver and spleen enlargement

C. Impaired cell–mediated immunity

D. Macrocytic anaemia

Correct Answer: Macrocytic anaemia

Description: Feature of Zn def: Growth failure • Sexual infantilism • Impaired immunity • Decreased insulin synthesis • Delayed wound healing • Loss of taste (Aguesia) • Liver disease (Hepatomegaly + Splenomegaly), Pernicious anemia, Thalassemia, Myocardial infarction • Megaloblastic anemia (due to reduced absorption of Folyl-glutamates) • Maternal zinc deficiency: Spontaneous abortion, Congenital malformation (Anencephaly), Low birth weight, IUGR, Preterm delivery.

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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