Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia in the Dog by L. Chabanne - Proceedings of the Wsava 2006 Congress

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  • Luc Chabanne
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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a common cause of anemia in dogs and a primary idiopathic or autoimmune form of the disease is considered to be the most frequent form of IMHA in this species. Anemia may be severe and recurrent, with a mortality rate up to 70% according to certain publications. Diagnostic trail, appropriate treatment and potential prognosis depend on an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the disease.

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تاریخ انتشار 2006