Anemia in pregnancy.

Alfred Ian Lee, Maureen M Okam

Journal: Hematology/oncology clinics of North America 2011;25(2):241-59, vii

PMID: 21444028

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Abstract

Anemia in pregnancy is a global health problem affecting nearly half of all pregnant women worldwide. High fetal demands for iron render iron deficiency the most common cause of anemia of pregnancy, with other micronutrient deficiencies contributing less frequently. In certain geographical populations, human pathogens such as hookworm, malarial parasite and human immunodeficiency virus are important factors in anemia of pregnancy. The hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disease and thalassemia, represent diverse causes of anemia of pregnancy, requiring specialized care. Aplastic anemia is a rare, morbid cause of anemia of pregnancy and is managed with transfusions until the completion of pregnancy.

Address: Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2011.02.001

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MeSH Terms: Anemia, Female, HIV Infections, Hemoglobins, Hookworm Infections, Humans, Malaria, Plasma Volume, Pre-Eclampsia, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic, Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic, Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic, Sepsis