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Anemia of Chronic Disease occurs in the presence of several chronic disease states. The etiology is unknown but is thought to be due to an effect on iron metabolism mediated by inflammation.
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(2010). Anemia of Chronic Disease. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_5089
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