Which of the following statements is true of hereditary spherocytosis

Which of the following statements is true of hereditary spherocytosis –

A. About 50% of affected infants have moderately severe neonatal jaundice

B. Diagnosis can be made in neonatal period easily by examination of a blood film

C. Infra vascular hemolysis is a common feature

D. The disorder is usually due to autosomal recessive inheritance

Correct Answer: About 50% of affected infants have moderately severe neonatal jaundice

Description: Jaundice occurs due to increased concentration of unconjugated bilirubin in the plasma . congenital hemolytic jaundice. It is a autosomal dominant hereditary hemolytic anaemia

Category: Pathology

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