The cause of acquired idiopathic aplastic anemia is:
a. Epstein-Barr virus
b. Chemicals such as benzene
c. Radiation
d. Unknown
ANS: D
The term idiopathic means unknown; therefore the cause of idiopathic aplastic anemia is unknown. All the other items listed are possible causes of secondary aplastic anemia.
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