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.
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.