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Why are you at risk for infection if you have polycythemia vera?
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Blood cancer: P vera is a form of blood cancer and affects the bone marrow. Any disease affecting the bone marrow may interfere with the normal production of white cells and make the person prone to infections. Consult this site for more info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/home/ovc-20307463
Answered 6/30/2018
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