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  • 01/04/2021

What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

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Prelatent - reduction in iron stores , latent-iron stores are exhausted but hemoglobin level remains normal and iron deficiency anemia-blood hemoglobin concentration falls below normal limit.

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Consult a Haematologist

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