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What is The earliest indicator of response after starting iron therapy in a 6 year old with iron deficiency is: and explain in detail?
Ans. C. Increased reticulocyte count* Reticulocyte count is the earliest to rise after starting iron therapy.* This is followed by elevation of haemoglobin levels.* Body iron stores are repleted after the correction of haemoglobin levels.