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Acute lead poisoning in children commonly presents with all of the following features except -

A
Encephalopathy
B
Cerebellar Ataxia
C
Status epilepticus
D
Peripheral neuropathy
High-Yield Explanation
Ans is 'd' i.e., Peripheral Neuropathy Acute lead poisoning The most serious manifestation of lead poisoning in children is ACUTE ENCEPHALOPATHY. Encephalopathy includes ? o Persistant vomiting o Papilloedema o Lethargy o Impaired consciousness and coma o Ataxia o Seizures o Irratibility Peripheral Neuropathy which is common in adults is rarely seen in children except with those of sickle cell disease.

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