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Which antibody reacts more strongly with red cells at 37°C in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
Which antibody reacts more strongly with red cells at 37°C in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
- IgA
- IgM
- IgE
- IgG (correct)
What is the characteristic feature of autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
What is the characteristic feature of autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
- Presence of Heinz bodies
- Positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) (correct)
- Elevated reticulocyte count
- Negative direct antiglobulin test (DAT)
Which infection is associated with cold type autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
Which infection is associated with cold type autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Mycoplasma pneumonia (correct)
- Legionella pneumophila
What are the two types of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
What are the two types of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
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What is the most common antibody involved in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
What is the most common antibody involved in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemias?
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