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I would like to know if iron deficiency with covid 19 if it's can be dangerous?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends on severity: This is not likely to be a serious risk for COVID-19 complications, unless the anemia is severe. If you hematocrit is above 30 and your hemoglobin 10 or higher, probably you're not at increased risk.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 6/23/2020

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