A 20 month old female child is brought for routine check-up. Complete blood count (CBC) shows moderate neutropenia. Child looks healthy, eats well and within expected parameters for age and sex. Other parameters of blood count are within normal range expected for age. Family history is unremarkable. CBC after 1 and 2 weeks shows same results. Bone marrow examination is normal. Next step
A 20 month old female child is brought for routine check-up. Complete blood count (CBC) shows moderate neutropenia. Child looks healthy, eats well and within expected parameters for age and sex. Other parameters of blood count are within normal range expected for age. Family history is unremarkable. CBC after 1 and 2 weeks shows same results. Bone marrow examination is normal. Next step
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A 20 month old female child is brought for routine check-up. Complete blood count (CBC) shows moderate neutropenia. Child looks healthy, eats well and within expected parameters for age and sex. Other parameters of blood count are within normal range expected for age. Family history is unremarkable. CBC after 1 and 2 weeks shows same results. Bone marrow examination is normal. Next step
β Correct Answer: C. Watch and wait strategy
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