The earliest indicator of response after staing iron in a 6-year-old girl with iron deficiency is –
Correct Answer: Increased reticulocyte count
Description: . Ans. is 'a' i.e., Increased Reticulocyte count Reticulocyte count is the first to rise. This is followed by elevation of haemoglobin levels. Body iron stores are restored after correction of haemoglobin levels.`Rise in Reticulocyte count occurs by the second or third day. This is followed by elevation of haemoglobin levels. Body iron stores are repleted after correction of haemoglobin levels. - Ghai
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