Treatment of Iron-Deficiency Anemia Complicated by Scurvy and Folic Acid Deficiency
- 27 April 2009
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Nutrition Reviews
- Vol. 50 (5) , 134-137
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.1992.tb01304.x
Abstract
We present a case of a child with iron-deficiency anemia, folic acid deficiency, and scurvy. His anemia proved refractory to treatment with iron until he received both folic acid and vitamin C supplementation. This case illustrates the importance of the evaluation of ascorbic acid and folate status in treating iron-deficiency anemia initially refractory to iron supplementation, because multiple nutrient deficiencies may coexist.Keywords
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