Catalog

Acquired vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

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Link to WHO Definition

Acquired vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1614924129

A disease caused by low levels of vitamin B12 in the body arising after birth. This disease is characterised by decreased levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) leading to megaloblastic anaemia; low levels of red blood cells resulting from inhibition of DNA synthesis during red blood cell production. This disease may present with pallor, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of low levels of vitamin B12 in a blood sample.