ICD-11 definition : A disease characterised by premature destruction of red blood cells arising after
birth. This disease is further characterised by low levels of red blood cells in the
body due to abnormal destruction of the cells. This disease may present with pallor,
fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of low red blood
cell count in a blood sample.;
A disease characterised by premature destruction of red blood cells arising after
birth. This disease is further characterised by low levels of red blood cells in the
body due to abnormal destruction of the cells. This disease may present with pallor,
fatigue, or shortness of breath. Confirmation is by identification of low red blood
cell count in a blood sample.