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Increased destruction

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Increased destruction may occur in:

  • hereditary defects:
    • haemoglobinopathies - sickle, thalassaemia
    • membrane defects - spherocytosis
    • enzyme problems - G6PD deficiency
  • acquired problems
    • haemolytic anaemias - immune and autoimmune
  • burns
  • artificial heart valves
  • haemolytic uraemic syndrome
  • snake venom

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