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Protein deficiency anaemia
Anemia por deficiência de proteínas
CategoryDefinition
A disease caused by low levels of protein within the body. This disease is characterised by a low red blood cell count in the blood. This disease may present with pallor, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of a low red blood cell count in a blood sample.
Exclusions
- Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Index Terms
Protein deficiency anaemiaAmino-acid deficiency anaemiaanaemia due to amino-acid disorder