Acquired chronic pure red cell aplasia is a rare disorder encountered in association with several autoimmune disorders. What does the mechanism appear to be?

a. B cell-mediated immunosuppression of neutrophils
b. T cell-mediated immunosuppression of erythropoiesis
c. Cytokine-mediated immunosuppression of erythropoiesis
d. Increased serum erythropoietin

Correct Answer: B

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