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Which infectious disease can impair nutrient absorption and metabolism, leading to anemia?
Which infectious disease can impair nutrient absorption and metabolism, leading to anemia?
- Parasitic infections
- Malaria (correct)
- HIV
- Tuberculosis
Which chronic condition can cause anemia of inflammation or anemia of chronic disease?
Which chronic condition can cause anemia of inflammation or anemia of chronic disease?
- Chronic conditions (correct)
- Malaria
- HIV
- Tuberculosis
What is one of the mechanisms through which HIV infection can cause anemia?
What is one of the mechanisms through which HIV infection can cause anemia?
- Excessive destruction of red blood cells (correct)
- Blood loss
- Ineffective production of red blood cells
- Side effects of drug treatment
Which parasitic infection can cause nutrient loss, potentially leading to anemia?
Which parasitic infection can cause nutrient loss, potentially leading to anemia?
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Which infection can cause both nutrient loss and impaired nutrient absorption and metabolism?
Which infection can cause both nutrient loss and impaired nutrient absorption and metabolism?
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