Matching: For each of the following disorders, select the appropriate platelet presentation - Kawasaki disease

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Kawasaki disease (C) often shows thrombocytosis in the subacute phase.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Transfusion (E) may be initial for severe anemia in hereditary spherocytosis; splenectomy (A) is later if needed.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevated transferrin receptor (A) indicates iron deficiency, reflecting increased erythropoiesis demand.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reptilase time (E) isn’t always prolonged with thrombin time (e.g., heparin prolongs thrombin time but not reptilase).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Yersinia (C) infection (e.g., enterocolitica) causes mesenteric lymphadenopathy.