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BOF: 2.122

An 18-year-old male who is known to have sickle cell disease presents with a history of breathlessness on exertion.

On examination he looks pale

Investigations reveal:

Hb 4.7 g/dL

Reticulocyte count 6 (normal 25-85x 10⁹/L)

What is the likely cause of the anaemia?

a)      HIV infection

b)      HSV infection

c)      Epstein-Barr virus infection

d)      Hepatitis C infection

e)      Parvovirus infection

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