Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a serious disorder in which the immune system destroys the body's own red blood cells, causing rapid, sometimes severe anemia. It may be primary (idiopathic) or triggered by infections, drugs, toxins, or cancer. IMHA is a medical emergency with a guarded prognosis and high risk of fatal blood clots.
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