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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]

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Common causes of anemia of prematurity include preterm birth, blood loss during phlebotomy, increased destruction of red blood cells, and decreased production of red blood cells. Iron, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and folate deficiencies are less common causes of anemia of prematurity.

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Common causes

Common causes of anemia of prematurity include[1]:

Less common causes

Less common causes of anemia of prematurity include[2]:

References

  1. Strauss RG (2010). "Anaemia of prematurity: pathophysiology and treatment". Blood Rev. 24 (6): 221–5. doi:10.1016/j.blre.2010.08.001. PMC 2981681. PMID 20817366.
  2. "Anemia of Prematurity | Annual Review of Medicine".

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