Infections and Anemia
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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?

  • Chronic conditions (correct)
  • Malaria
  • HIV
  • Tuberculosis
  • 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?

    <p>Ascariasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection can cause both nutrient loss and impaired nutrient absorption and metabolism?

    <p>Parasitic infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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