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Anemia - idiopathic aplastic
Symptoms are the result of bone marrow failure and the loss of blood cell production.
Low red cell count (anemia) can cause:
Low white cell count (leukopenia) causes an increased risk of infection.
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) results in bleeding, especially of the mucous membranes and skin. Symptoms include:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam.
Blood tests will show:
A bone marrow biopsy shows fewer-than-normal blood cells.
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