Acquired haemolytic anaemia, non-immune

Definition

A disease caused by determinants such as infection, toxic chemicals, drugs and trauma arising after birth. This disease is characterised by haemolysis of red blood cells. This disease may present with pallor, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of decreased red blood cell count in a blood sample and negative Coombs test result.

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