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I was wondering is folic acid defiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia the same thing?
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High MCHC: Anemias include folate (folic acid) and B12 deficiency. Lamuvidine (azt, the HIV drug) also causes this effect.
Answered 6/24/2014
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