The initial response to iron therapy in a child suffering from iron-deficiency anemia is
Response to iron therapy can be documented by an increase in reticulocytes 5-10 days after the initiation of iron therapy. The hemoglobin concentration increases by about 1 g/dL weekly until normal values are restored Replacement of intracellular iron enzymes Ref essential paediatrics op ghai 9e
Hematology
Reticulocytosis
Replacement of intracellular iron enzymes
Initial bone marrow response
Erythroid hyperplasia
Replacement of intracellular iron enzymes