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Grandmother with polycythemia vera could affect grandchild's health ?(heredity)
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Possibly: Some forms of polycythemia are genetic and tend to run in families. Try to find out the cause of your Grandmother's polycythemia and that would help determine any need for concern.
Answered 3/23/2016
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