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Old Sat Aug 17, 2013, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Neil Cuadra View Post
Yes, it could be hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia. Suspected causes of acquired aplastic anemia include ionizing radiation, chemotherapy, benzene-based compounds, environmental toxins, and viruses like hepatitis.

Here are some articles than mention the connection:
A Marked Decrease in CD4-Positive Lymphocytes at the Onset of Hepatitis in a Patient With Hepatitis-Associated Aplastic Anemia.

Etiology and survival of aplastic anemia: a study based on clinical investigation.

Billy Kiesel, Texas Musician Overcomes Aplastic Anemia Acquired Through Bout with Hepatitis
Thank You! So, as I understand, there is no particular treatment for AA when it is caused by hepatitis viruses? I went through the links you shared and patients whose AA was coming from hepatitis got ATG/Cyclo treatment? which is a general treatment for AA...
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