infection related

Last reviewed 01/2018

Infections which may cause aplastic anaemia include:

  • hepatitis - usually in men; develops within 3-6 months of infection with hepatitis C
  • Epstein Barr virus
  • rubella
  • cytomegalovirus
  • brucellosis
  • tuberculosis
  • toxoplasmosis
  • venezuelan equine encephalitis