Medical MCQ - 20-year-old female present with features of anemia. Blood tests: Hb-5g/dL, MCV - 52 fL, MCH-22 pg, PCV

20-year-old female present with features of anemia. Blood tests: Hb-5g/dL, MCV – 52 fL, MCH-22 pg, PCV – 15%. Diagnosis?

Phenytoin toxicity

Fish tapeworm infection

Hookworm infection

Blind loop syndrome

Question Category:

Pathology

Correct Answer:

Hookworm infection

Description:

The findings in the question are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia. Among given options, Hookworm infection can cause iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss. Associated with megaloblastic anemia (vitamin B12/folate Deficiency): Phenytoin toxicity, Blind loop syndrome and Fish tapeworm (D. latum) infection.

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