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If you have low levels of heme due to red blood cell infection, will your body feel deprived of oxygen?
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It could: I am not sure i understand the question. Low HGB can certainly lead to fatigue due to low oxygen delivery, especially if quite low. What is the potential link to infection? Are you asking about a true rbc infection such as malaria?
Answered 6/10/2014
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