Type of anemia seen in H.pylori infection :: (A) Microcytic anemia, (B) Megaloblastic anemia, (C) Normocytic anemia, (D) Aplastic anemia
Answer is A. Ans: A (Microcytic anemia) Ref: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th edition & Harrison, 18th ed.Explanation:The anemia in H.pylori infection is due to chronic blood loss due to Gastritis or Gastric ulcer.Chronic blood loss typically causes Iron deficiency anemia, which presents with microcytic & hypochromic anemia