Anemia of prematurity (patient information)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Asra Firdous, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Anemia of prematurity is a condition where red blood cell production is decreased due to reduced erythropoietin production. It is commonly seen in preterm infants admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit.

What are the symptoms of anemia of prematurity?

Symptoms of anemia of prematurity include one or more of the following:

What causes anemia of prematurity?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

Blood tests show

A peripheral blood smear shows normocytic, normochromic red blood cells with predominant red blood cell precursors

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What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

With prompt diagnosis and early treatment, symptoms resolve without any complications in infants with anemia of prematurity. If left untreated, anemia of prematurity leads to serious complications

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Complications include:

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