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Anemia

A condition of insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin to deliver adequate oxygen to body tissues.

Causes of anemia include iron deficiency, B12/folate deficiency, chronic disease, hemolysis, and bone marrow failure. Treatment depends on the etiology: iron replacement, B12 injections, erythropoietin, or transfusion.

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