Anemia is one of the most common complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with other complications like increased hospitalization and the requirement of blood transfusion, decreased quality of life, etc. Despite of standard care with adequate dialysis, many patients continue to be anemic and it also affects their peri-operative outcomes during and after renal transplantation. Literature review shows that Lactoferrin is useful in treating anemia in pregnant woman and patients with malignancy.
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