Macrocytes (Choice A) refer to larger than normal erythrocytes and are seen in the setting of folate or vitamin B 12 deficiency. This patient has chronic blood loss most likely leading to iron deficiency and is likely to have adequate stores of folate and vitamin 612, which are consumed in high amounts in most vegetarian diets.
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Parasite Hints in FA: Microcytic anemia - Necator or Ancylostoma
The boy has been running around barefoot (entrance site for laravae). These hookworms suck blood from the intestines leading to iron deficiency anemia.