Leukocytosis

Leukocytosis

Key Takeaways Leukocytosis is an increase in white blood cell (WBC) count above the reference range. Significance ▾: Not a disease itself, but a marker of underlying infection, inflammation, or blood cancers. Causes ▾: Infections: Bacteria, viruses,...
Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia

Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia

Key Takeaways Drug-induced immune hemolytic anemia are caused by drugs that trigger an immune response to attack red blood cells (RBCs), leading to hemolytic anemia. Mechanism ▾: Drug-Induced Immune Hemolytic Anemia occurs when a drug triggers an immune...
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

Key Takeaways Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells, leading to anemia. This destruction process is known as hemolysis. Types ▾: Warm AIHA Cold Agglutinin...
Hemolytic Anemia

Hemolytic Anemia

Key Takeaways Hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder where red blood cells (RBCs) are destroyed faster than they can be replaced. Types ▾: Hereditary: Caused by genetic mutations affecting RBC structure, function, or enzyme production (e.g., sickle cell disease,...
White Blood Cells (WBCs)

White Blood Cells (WBCs)

Key Takeaways White blood cells or WBCs, also known as leukocytes, are the body’s defense system cells. They play a crucial role in the immune response, protecting the body from infections, foreign substances and abnormal cells like cancer cells and...
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