Anemia: determining the cause.
Anemia is a common finding in small animal practice; however, the multitude of potential causes can make determining the underlying diagnosis a challenging and frustrating endeavor. With a basic understanding of red blood cell production and a systematic diagnostic approach, clinicians should be able to clearly define the cause of anemia in most cases.
Wendy
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Fleischman
D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D004909:Erythrocyte Indices / Q000662:veterinary; D004920:Erythropoiesis / Q000502:physiology*