Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What is anaemia?
A
Decrease in the number of RBC’s which can be regenerative or nonregenerative
(Kahn 2010)
2
Q
How can acute anaemia be caused?
A
(Suddenly occuring)
- Haemorrage- internally/ externally
- Isoerythrolysis- through toxins, poisons or IMHA
3
Q
How can chronic anaemia be caused?
A
(Slowly and gradual)
- Parasitism
- Diet (lack of Cu, Co etc)
- Aplastic anaemia (decreased RBC production)