Medical MCQ - A child presents with sudden onset of red spots on body. There is history of precceding viral infection 1-4 weeks before the onset of red spots. Lab investigations shows Hb-12gm%, WBC-11,000 Platelet count - 50,000. Which of the following is not useful for the management of this condition?

A child presents with sudden onset of red spots on body. There is history of precceding viral infection 1-4 weeks before the onset of red spots. Lab investigations shows Hb-12gm%, WBC-11,000 Platelet count – 50,000. Which of the following is not useful for the management of this condition?

Platelet transfusion

Intravenous Immunoglobulin

Intravenous anti-D therapy

Corticosteroids

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Platelet transfusion

Description:

Sudden onset of red spots indicates petechiae History of preceding viral infection present. Platelet count - 50,000 All these points towards Immune thrombocytopenic. Here, Platelet transfusion is avoided, unless life threatening bleeding is present.

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