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I am asking for boy in philippines with pneumonia. he received 5 or 6 units of blood. can you explain why he needs the blood.
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PNEUMONIA: Pneumonia itself doesn't need blood transfusion. The child definitely has other issues, e.g. Lung abscess, malnutrition, immune issues, plus severe anemia requiring blood transfusion. His treating physician is the right person to answer your question.
Answered 12/7/2013
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