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What other disease is similar to thalassemia trait besides,poly with iron deficiency,iron deficiency?
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Anemia of chronic disease/anemia of inflammation may sometimes present as anemia with small red cells (microcytic anemia). Alcoholism, zinc and copper deficiency and lead poisoning are other rare causes of microcytic anemia.
Answered 10/29/2022
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