
Hemolytic Anemia Associated with Lead Poisoning
Specialty: | Hematology Oncology Clinical Laboratory Toxicology |
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Description: | Lead poisoning may be associated with a hemolytic anemia, that is primarily associated with ineffective hematopoiesis. Lead interferes with several enzymes involved in heme synthesis. |
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