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Can worms or parasites cause anemia?
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Yes: Many parasites can cause blood loss due to decreased absorption of nutrients including iron, leading to anemia. Some include hookworm, whipworm, and schistosoma. Here is a good link to check out. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/22/4/498.abstract.
Answered 3/3/2019
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