Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
choose all that may cause hemolytic anemia.

sickle cell disease, thalassemia, malaria
snake and spider venom
blood type incompatibilities
iron or vitamin b deficiency
penicillin allergy

Explanation:

• Sickle cell disease, thalassemia (genetic disorders affecting red blood cells) and malaria (parasite infecting red blood cells) can cause hemolysis.
• Snake and spider venom can damage red blood cells, leading to hemolysis.
• Blood type incompatibilities (e.g., in transfusion or pregnancy) can trigger immune - mediated destruction of red blood cells.
• Iron or vitamin B deficiency causes nutritional anemias (like iron - deficiency or pernicious anemia), not hemolytic anemia.
• Penicillin allergy can cause immune - mediated hemolytic anemia in some cases due to antibody - mediated destruction of red blood cells.

Answer:

• Sickle cell disease, thalassemia, malaria
• Snake and spider venom
• Blood type incompatibilities
• Penicillin allergy