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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The primary prevention strategies for autoimmune hemolytic anemia include avoidance of exposure to precipitants.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
The primary prevention strategies for autoimmune hemolytic anemia include:
- Avoidance of exposure to infectious agents or medications that are known to be associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia.[1]
- For example, avoidance of Mycoplasma via routine hand hygiene and avoidance of sick contacts is a primary prevention strategy.
References
References
- ↑ Zanella A, Barcellini W (2014). “Treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemias”. Haematologica. 99 (10): 1547–54. doi:10.3324/haematol.2014.114561. PMC 4181250. PMID 25271314.
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