Carrillo-Esper R, Anguiano-Álvarez VM, Ramírez-Rosillo FJ

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 46-47
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ABSTRACT

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is characterized by alterations in the peripheral blood smear with presence of spherocytes, schistocytes, elliptocytes, acanthocytes and target cells. We describe the case of a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia who developed septic shock secondary to infection by Aeromonas hydrophila and alterations in the peripheral blood smear.

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