Aplastic Anemia Risk Factors

What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Aplastic Anemia? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.

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Aplastic Anemia Risks


A risk factor either contributes or causes a disease. The following risk factors can contribute to the development of aplastic anemia:

  • Exposure to certain environmental toxins such as those found in gasoline, paint, oil and coal emissions, and industrial solvents
  • High dose radiation and chemotherapy treatments
  • Certain viruses
  • Certain medications (eg, antibiotics, some illegal drugs, medications used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis )
  • Bone marrow diseases
  • Pregnancy
  • Unknown causes


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