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Pediatrics Micronutrient Mineral Deficiencies 81971f46

Zinc deficiency is characterized by all except -

A
Poor vision
B
Diarrhoea
C
Dermatitis
D
Hypogonadism
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Poor vision Zinc deficiencyo Important clinical features of zinc deficiency are :-# Dwarfism (growth retardation)# Diarrhea# Dermatitis# Hepatosplenomegaly# Iron deficiency anemia# Acrodermatitis enteropathica# Decreased immunocompetance# Poor wound healing# Hyperpigmentation# Hypogonadism# Perioralrash# Loss of hair and taste alterations may also be seen.# Dose for treatment of zinc deficiency is 10 mg/day for 14 days for infant 2-6 months of age and 20 mg/day for 14days for older than 6 months.

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