How can one prevent Aplastic Anemia?
By: Editorial Team, Harvard
You can prevent some forms of aplastic anemia by avoiding exposure to toxins, radiation and medications that can cause the disease. To avoid being infected with hepatitis B virus (which can cause aplastic anemia), you can get the hepatitis B vaccine. HIV and hepatitis B can be prevented by practicing safe sex and not using intravenous drugs.
Some forms of aplastic anemia cannot be prevented.
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