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Drug-induced aplastic anaemia

Anemia aplástica induzida por droga

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Definition

A disease caused by drug intake. This disease is characterised by inability of stem cells to generate new mature cells leading to low levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets. This disease may present with pallor, fatigue, dizziness, increased risk of infection or increased bruising/bleeding.

Index Terms

Drug-induced aplastic anaemiaaplastic anaemia due to drugsmedicament-induced aplastic anaemiaAplastic anaemia due to cytostatic therapy