A male toddler has been experiencing fatigues and headaches weeks after moving in a semi renovated condominium. During the physical exam, the parent mentioned also of mild headaches from time to time since some construction materials are in the hallway and the pungent smell of paint is still there. The physician ordered laboratory tests. Complete blood count showed a slight decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit and low MCHC and MCV. Precipitated RNA can also be seen in the PBS. Identify the disease associated and what can be the main cause?

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A male toddler has been experiencing fatigues and headaches weeks after moving in a semi renovated condominium. During the physical exam, the parent mentioned also of mild headaches from time to time since some construction materials are in the hallway and the pungent smell of paint is still there. The physician ordered laboratory tests. Complete blood count showed a slight decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit and low MCHC and MCV. Precipitated RNA can also be seen in the PBS. Identify the disease associated and what can be the main cause?

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