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What is the clinical presentation of vitamin K deficiency in infants?
What is the clinical presentation of vitamin K deficiency in infants?
Bleeding
What is the term now used to describe the condition previously called 'haemorrhagic disease of the newborn'?
What is the term now used to describe the condition previously called 'haemorrhagic disease of the newborn'?
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB)
What is the recommended method to prevent VKDB in exclusively breast-fed babies?
What is the recommended method to prevent VKDB in exclusively breast-fed babies?
A single intramuscular injection of vitamin K 1 mg
Why is vitamin K deficiency uncommon in adults?
Why is vitamin K deficiency uncommon in adults?
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What can cause vitamin K deficiency in adults, despite its uncommon occurrence?
What can cause vitamin K deficiency in adults, despite its uncommon occurrence?
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What are some other causes of vitamin K deficiency, apart from poor dietary intake?
What are some other causes of vitamin K deficiency, apart from poor dietary intake?
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