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Can you tell me if someone has hiv does it make their hemoglobin level low?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

In general, yes.: HIV infection without AIDS does not cause anemia, but most people with AIDS are anemic. Also, drugs used to treat HIV can cause anemia. Epoetin is a drug which can improve the anemia caused by HIV treatment.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Untreated HIV can cause anemia through direct effect of the virus on the marrow.

Answered 7/14/2014

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It can: There can be other symptoms and manifestations. If the person is concerned, it is a quick result in 2014. Hope this helps.

Answered 11/25/2014

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