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First Case of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Associated With COVID-19 Infection in Sri Lanka: A Case Report

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a condition characterized by the increased destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) mediated by anti-erythrocyte autoantibodies with or without complement activation. Its clinical presentation is heterogeneous, ranging from asymptomatic to severe forms with fatal outcomes, and it can be either idiopathic or secondary to a coexisting disorder. In this report, we present a case of a patient who suffered from her first episode of acute and severe AIHA during Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus - 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and responded well with the treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19118

Authors: Vaishnavi Arunpriyandan, Somasuriyam Kumanan, Mayurathan Pakkiyaretnam

Institution: Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Language: English

Topic: Blood groups and transfusion

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3210090086