10 Aplastic Anemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Recurrent Infections
Patients with aplastic anemia have a lower amount of all three types of blood cells. One of the hallmarks of aplastic anemia is the unexplained and recurrent infections that occur due to the lack of white blood cells. White blood cells are a vital part of the immune system that help to fight off various infections. This means that patients with aplastic anemia are prone to all types of infections.
It is important to recognize this issue early on as fungal and bacterial infections are a major cause of mortality and morbidity among patients with severe aplastic anemia. These patients will require therapy with antiviral, antibiotics, or antifungal agents.
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