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Are there any two types of polycythemia vera? please give me a clear explanation.
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Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 21 years experience
No: There are two types of polycythemia. Primary Polycythemia (Polycythemia Vera) is an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, leading to too many red blood cells. It is not caused by any other factor. Secondary Polycythemia is a high red cell count caused by another factor, such as being at altitude, sleep apnea, administration of erythropoietin, or several others. Hope this helps!
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