It occurs due to sudden arrest of erythropoiesis due to folate depletion. Chronic erythroid hyperplasia drains the folate reserve and folate deficiency occurs. The Hb level can drop to 2–3 g/dl.
Treatment is by oral folate supplementation.
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It occurs due to sudden arrest of erythropoiesis due to folate depletion. Chronic erythroid hyperplasia drains the folate reserve and folate deficiency occurs. The Hb level can drop to 2–3 g/dl.
Treatment is by oral folate supplementation.