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What is the most commonly implicated aetiological agent in acquired Fanconi's anaemia?
Drug
Which type of drugs can predictably cause aplastic anaemia if given in sufficient doses?
Alkylating agents
What is the recommended curative therapy of choice for young patients with Fanconi's anaemia?
Bone marrow transplantation
Which adverse drug reaction category does aplastic anaemia caused by chloramphenicol fall under?
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In cases where bone marrow transplantation is not an option, what medications are suggested to reduce transfusion requirements in Fanconi's anaemia patients?
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Which factor is used in patients with factor IX deficiency?
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What does serum ferritin concentration correlate with?
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What is the main function of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa)?
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What are the common adverse effects of factor IX infusions?
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What characterizes aplastic anemia?
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