The initial response to iron therapy in a child suffering from iron-deficiency anemia is
Response to iron therapy can be documented by an increase in reticulocytes 5-10 days after the initiation of iron therapy. The hemoglobin concentration increases by about 1 g/dL weekly until normal values are restored Replacement of intracellular iron enzymes Ref essential paediatrics op ghai 9e
Reticulocytosis
Replacement of intracellular iron enzymes
Initial bone marrow response
Erythroid hyperplasia
Hematology