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A break down in the oxygen carrying red blood cells leading to end organ hypoxia, i.e. a state where organs in the body aren't receiving adequate oxygen.

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Can clozapine cause hemolytic anemia?

Hemolytic anemia indicates the early destruction of red blood cells. This can occur as inherited or acquired hemolytic anemia. Certain medicines can cause acquired hemolytic anemia, please check with the doctor.


What has a hemolytic function?

spleen


What conditions are present when hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs?

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is known as erythroblastosis fetalis


Structures with a hemolytic function is the?

Spleen


Can alpha-hemolytic streptococci cause infective endocarditis?

Alpha-hemolytic strep is one class of streptococcus bacteria that does cause infective carditis (IE). Viridans Streptococcus, a specific strain of Alpha-hemolytic streptococcus is a cause of IE.


How does someone catch hemolytic anemia?

Someone can catch hemolytic anemia from their parents. When a child is born and if the parents possess this condition, it can be passed on to the child.


What does slight polychromasia mean?

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Is B subtilis gamma hemolytic?

No, Bacillus subtilis is not gamma hemolytic. It is known to be gamma-non-hemolytic, meaning it does not cause the breakdown of red blood cells and does not produce clear zones around colonies on blood agar plates.


What are the differences between beta and alpha hemolytic bacteria in terms of their hemolytic activity?

Alpha hemolytic bacteria partially break down red blood cells, causing a greenish discoloration on blood agar plates, while beta hemolytic bacteria completely break down red blood cells, leading to a clear zone around the bacterial colonies on blood agar plates.


Which organ or stucture has a major hemolytic function?

The spleen has the hemolytic function of destroying worn-out red blood cells and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse.


How is hemolytic anemia diagnosed?

physicians will examine the blood for the number of young red blood cells, since the number of young cells is increased in hemolytic anemia.


What are inherited hemolytic anemias caused by?

Inherited hemolytic anemias are caused by inborn defects in components of the red blood cells--the cell membrane, the enzymes, or the hemoglobin