A 29-year-old woman was found to have a hemoglobin level of 7.8 mg/dl, with a reticulocyte count of 0.8%. The peripheral blood smear showed microcytic hypochromic anemia. On high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), hemoglobin A2 and hemoglobin F were 2.4% and 1.3%, respectively. The serum iron and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) were 15 mg/dl and 420 micrograms per deciliter, respectively. What is the most likely cause of anemia in this patient?
AIron deficiency anemia
BBeta thalassemia minor
CSideroblastic anemia
DAnemia due to chronic infection
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is seen with deficiency of?
AZinc
BCopper
CVitamin A
DIron
Which of the following is least likely to cause iron deficiency anemia?
AChronic blood loss
BAchlorhydria
CExtensive surgical removal of the proximal small bowel
DExcess of meat in the diet
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