Aplastic Anemia - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

  • Anemia with malaise, pallor and associated symptoms such as palpitations
  • Thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts), leading to increased risk of hemorrhage, bruising and petechiae
  • Leukopenia (low white blood cell count), leading to increased risk of infection
  • Reticulocytopenia (low reticulocyte counts)

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