Anemia of Chronic Disease - Pathophysiology

One theory to explain why "anemia of chronic disease" exists:

The inflammatory cytokine response to chronic disease serves an adaptive evolutionary purpose.

Bacteria often require iron as a nutrient for survival. The body's ability to lock up iron stores in times of potential infection may help to inhibit bacterial growth.

Long-term, however, it results in anemia.



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