Types
- Warm AIHA — IgG antibodies; most common
- Cold AIHA — IgM antibodies, triggered by cold; can follow infections (mycoplasma, EBV)
Treatment
- Warm AIHA: corticosteroids, rituximab, splenectomy
- Cold AIHA: cold avoidance, rituximab, treat underlying cause
- Transfusions when needed (with careful crossmatching)
- Folic acid
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References
- ASH. AIHA Resources.