20-year-old female present with features of anemia. Blood tests: Hb-5g/dL, MCV-52 fL, MCHC-20 g/dL, PCV-32%. Diagnosis
Ans. (c) Hook worm infection(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 649)The findings in the question are suggestive are Iron deficiency anemia. Hookworm infection can cause this among the given options.
Phenytoin toxicity
Fish tape worm infection
Hook worm infection
Blind loop syndrome
Misc. (R.B.C)