Vitamin K deficiency: a case report and review of current guidelines

• Main Authors: Maria Rosaria Marchili (Author), Elisa Santoro (Author), Alessandra Marchesi (Author), Simona Bianchi (Author), Lelia Rotondi Aufiero (Author), Alberto Villani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Vitamin K, a fat soluble vitamin, is a necessary cofactor for the activation of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, X, and protein C and S. In neonatal period, vitamin K deficiency may lead to Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB). Case presentation We present the case of a 2 months...