A common problem in infants: vitamin B < sub > 12 < /sub > deficiency

CONCLUSIONS: In our country, routine screening of VB < sub > 12 < /sub > levels in infants is not performed; however, its early diagnosis and treatment can prevent many adverse effects mainly on the central nervous system. The fact that 98% of patients were 0-2 years old indicates that its deficiency may be quite high in the young age, and routine screening of this age group for VB < sub > 12 < /sub > deficiency and further studies for prophylaxis may be needed.PMID:38204307 | DOI:10.24953/turkjped.2022.399
Source: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research