answersLogoWhite

0

What causes hemolysis?

Updated: 8/10/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

The distruption of red blood cell and relese of their hemoglobin. There are several types of hemolytic reactions wehn bacgteria such as streptococci or staphylococcus grow on blood agar.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

bacteria for example Streptococcus pyogenes and staphylococcus aureus

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

It breaks apart red blood cells

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Chloramines

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What causes hemolysis?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the mechanism by which acetaminophen causes hemolysis in G6PD patients?

njjb bjnjudrdthjuvjbbnn


What is 1 percent of glucose crenation or hemolysis?

Hemolysis


What type of hemolysis is produced by s pneumoniae?

The hemolysis is called green hemolysis because of the color change in the agar.


What is severe hemolysis?

Hemolysis is when the red blood cells break open.


What type of hemolysis pattern on a BAP agar does Micrococcus luteus?

Beta hemolysis


What causes the destruction of red blood cells?

hemophagia


What does target hemolysis of clostridium perfringens look like?

Target hemolysis is caused by the bacteria closteridium perfringens. there is a narrow zone of complete hemolysis due to theta toxin sorrounded by incomplete zone of hemolysis due to alpha toxin


Is bacillus subtilis a beta or alpha hemolysis?

is bacillus subtilis beta or alpha hemolysis


What is the difference between Agglutination and Hemolysis?

Hemolysis is the degradation of RBCs. Agglutination is the reaction that occurs when antibodies bind to the antigen. Agglutination looks cloudy while hemolysis will be clear.


What are effects of toxicity on hemolysis of red blood cells?

Hemolysis is the breakdown of red blood cells.


Difference between alpha and beta hemolysis?

Hemolysis occurs when red blood cells rupture and really cytoplasm into surrounding fluid. Many species of Streptococcal bacteria cause hemolysis and are classified based on their properties. Alpha hemolysis oxidizes iron in hemoglobin, while beta hemolysis completely ruptures red blood cells.


Breakdown of recipient's red blood cells when incompatible bloods are mixed?

agglutination