Polycthemia Vera

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Also known as:  Erythraemia;  Polycthaemia Rubra Vera;  Polycthemia Rubra;  Polycthaemia Vera;  Vaquez-Osler disease

 

Description

Polycthemia Vera is an ailment characterized by the overproduction of Red Blood Cells by the body - sometimes accompanied by an increase in the number of White Blood Cells and Platelets.

 

These Substances may Cause Polycthemia Vera

Minerals

 Consumption of more than 30 mg of Cobalt per day may cause Polycthemia Vera.

 

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