Causes of Moderate and Severe Anaemia in a High-HIV and TB-Prevalent Adult Population in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
Don O'MahonySikhumbuzo A MabundaMbulelo MntonintshiJoshua IruedoRamprakash KaswaErnesto Blanco-BlancoBasil OgunsanwoKakia Anne Faith NamugenyiSandeep VasaikarParimalaranie YogeswaranPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)
HIV, iron deficiency, and tuberculosis were the most prevalent causes of moderate and severe anaemia. The majority had multiple causes. Iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies should be identified by biochemical testing rather than by red cell volume.