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| Disease found: | Acquired Aplastic Anemia |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | Disorder in which the bone marrow fails to produce blood cells [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Fatigue, increased need for sleep, weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness, irritability, headaches, pale skin color, difficulty breathing, and cardiac symptoms like chest pain [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | Clinical evaluation, bone marrow biopsy, lab evaluation [more info] |
| Treatment: | Bone marrow transplant; immunosuppressive agents (antithymocyte globulin (ATG) and cyclosporine) [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | As blood cell counts become lower and symptoms develop, blood and platelets are given through transfusions [more info] |
| Referral: | ~7000 physicians worldwide [more info]. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | 66 with some recruiting [more info] |