Infants, especially those under six months, are particularly susceptible. When nitrates are ingested, bacteria in the infant's digestive system can convert them to nitrites. Nitrites then bind to hemoglobin in the blood, forming methemoglobin, which cannot carry oxygen effectively, leading to a bluish discoloration of the skin (cyanosis).
Baby Blue Syndrome is because of:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Mineral Deficiency Diseases)
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