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Does bronchopneumonia make your iron level low?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: It doesn't affect iron levels.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Not if acute.: Chronic infections can cause so-called "anemia of chronic disease" in which iron is sequestered out of the blood.

Answered 10/11/2013

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