Baby A was a term female infant born via uncomplicated vaginal delivery. • Maternal serologies were unremarkable. she did not receive any prophylaxis or vaccine after delivery. • She was discharged to home and was reported to have an uneventful course until, at 27 days of age, she developed severe bleeding from her umbilical stump. • The parents used direct pressure but were unable to stop the bleeding. At this time, her parents called her primary care physician and were directed to take her to the emergency department. What is the condition, and what vitamin deficiency caused it? And why?

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• Baby A was a term female infant born via uncomplicated vaginal delivery.

• Maternal serologies were unremarkable. she did not receive any prophylaxis or vaccine after delivery.

• She was discharged to home and was reported to have an uneventful course until, at 27 days of age, she developed severe bleeding from her umbilical stump.

• The parents used direct pressure but were unable to stop the bleeding. At this time, her parents called her primary care physician and were directed to take her to the emergency department.

What is the condition, and what vitamin deficiency caused it? And why?

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