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What is the primary mechanism by which IgM antibodies cause cold-reactive immune hemolytic anemia?
What is the primary mechanism by which IgM antibodies cause cold-reactive immune hemolytic anemia?
What is the typical age range of individuals affected by primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical age range of individuals affected by primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the primary cause of secondary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the primary cause of secondary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical duration of secondary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical duration of secondary cold agglutinin disease?
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What is the typical effect of cold temperatures on the anemia associated with primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical effect of cold temperatures on the anemia associated with primary cold agglutinin disease?
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What is the primary site of agglutination in primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the primary site of agglutination in primary cold agglutinin disease?
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What is the typical gender distribution of primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical gender distribution of primary cold agglutinin disease?
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What is the primary effect of the complement components on the cell surface?
What is the primary effect of the complement components on the cell surface?
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What is the primary difference between primary and secondary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary cold agglutinin disease?
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What is the typical course of primary cold agglutinin disease?
What is the typical course of primary cold agglutinin disease?
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