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Folic Acid Deficiency

Clinical manifestations are similar to those of 

cobalamin deficiency 

Insidious onset: progress slowly

Absence of neurologic problems

Treated by folate replacement therapy

Encourage patient to eat foods with large amounts 

of folic acid

Leafy green vegetables

Liver

Mushrooms

Oatmeal (

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Peanut butter

Red beans

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Comments:

Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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