Erythropoietin Response in Patients with Anaemia of Chronic Disorders

Abstract

Chronic disease conditions characterized by infection and intense inflammatory response abound in Sub-Saharan Africa and are very often complicated by anemia. Erythropoietin (EPO) is up regulated in response to anemic conditions. In Nigeria there is a dearth of public literature describing Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) and Erythropoietin levels in chronic diseases. The aim of the study was to determine the appropriateness of erythropoietin response to anemia observed in chronic disease.