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Break this down into two parts. Erythrocytosis means an elevated red blood cell count. Secondary means that it is due to other causes than "first" or usually considered, or that develops due to some other "primary" cause. For example, when you get a cold, a virus is the primary infection, and antibiotics are not useful. Some people, however, due to a poor immune system or other complicating factors, also contract a bacterial infection (Strep throat, or a sinus infection), and this would be a secondary infection.
Secondary erythrocytosis is an elevated red blood cell count NOT due to a "primary" bone marrow disease called polycythemia vera. (Polycythemia means a high cell count, usually red blood cells.) Therefore, there are several causes of secondary erythrocytosis, and there would be multiple tests necessary to determine the specific cause. Leading possibilities would be any condition that lowers the oxygen levels in the blood stream (lung or heart disease, pneumonia, heartworm infection) and several tumor or cancer conditions.
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What is erythrocytosis?
An abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells.
Is a cougar a secondary consumer?
Yes, it is a secondary consumer.
Is carbon monoxide secondary or primary?
secondary
Is the bog considered primary or secondary succession?
the creation of bog mat is secondary succession
After an event such as a forest fire an ecosystem experiences what is called?
The right answer is Secondary Succession (pg 52.)
What is another term for secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia is also called secondary erythrocytosis
What is the definition of secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia is an acquired form of a rare disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of mature red cells in the blood. Secondary polycythemia is also called secondary erythrocytosis.
Is erythrocytosis associated with anemia?
NO
What athlete had benign erythrocytosis?
Eero Mantyranta
What is sussession primary and secondary mean?
it means hot dog stand from erky and perky
Is the African wild dog a consumer or producer or decomposer?
secondary consumer
What is the food chain of prairie doghawk and alfalfa?
this is easy the prairie dog eats the alfalfa and he hawk eats the praire dog
What is a sentence for secondary source?
It is a good idea to confirm your data with a secondary source.
What is the average cost to treat a secondary infection after a snake bite on dog?
About $2000-4000 dollars depending on time it took to get the dog to the vet and weight of dog. The heavier the better turn out and recovery rate.
Is a dog a secondary consumer?
A cat is not a primary consumer since it does not feed on plants which are producers. A cat is classified as a secondary consumer feeds on primary consumers.
What actors and actresses appeared in Dabbling in Art - 1921?
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Can a goat give a dog pneumonia?
No a goat can not give your dog pneumonia Pneumonia is a secondary opportunistic infection that followed some other health problem with your goat. It is pretty easily treatable in goats with some pen-g, and there are no worries of your dog contracting it. If you dog does get sick, it is entirely unrelated.
