This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anemia and RBC Disorders, Subject name: Medicine
A patient presents with Hb of 8 gm% , WBC count of 2000/mm3 and platlet count of 60000/mm3. What is your likely diagnosis? 
Select and explain. 
A. Thalassemia, B. Sickle cell anemia, C. Aplastic anemia, D. Anemia of chronic disease
C: Aplastic anemia
Answer: C: Aplastic anemia 
Explanation: ANSWER: (C) Aplastic anemiaREF: Harrison's 18th ed Ch: 107It's a straight forward diagnosis of Aplastic anemia since all the three cell lines of blood are reduced. The very basic question tests your knowledge of normal blood counts