Asked by Jocefa Paz-Vasquez on Jun 25, 2024
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What is a possible cause of acquired aplastic anemia in children?
A) Drugs
B) Injury
C) Deficient diet
D) Congenital defect
Acquired Aplastic Anemia
A condition where the body stops producing enough new blood cells due to damage to the bone marrow, often caused by exposure to chemicals, drugs, radiation, or certain diseases.
Congenital Defect
A physical or biochemical problem that is present at birth and may be caused by genetic factors or by prenatal events that are not genetic.
- Understand the causes and management of various types of anemia in children.
Verified Answer
AK
Alicia KeithJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Drugs, such as chemotherapeutic agents and several antibiotics (e.g., chloramphenicol), can cause aplastic anemia. Injury, deficient diet, and congenital defect are not causative agents in acquired aplastic anemia.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the causes and management of various types of anemia in children.