Question 1

what causes beta hemolytic.streptococcus group b infection?

Accepted Answer

Common: Group b is strep is a normal bacteria in the vagina for three out of ten women. It is not caused by anything in particular and is not harmful to you unless it makes it way into the bladder and cause a urinary tract infection which should be treated. Pregnant women are tested at 35-36 weeks because while the bacteria isn't harmful to mom the baby could get pneumonia and very ill from group b strep.

Question 2

why does acid cause hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

Can be avoided: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) can cause severe hemolytic (i.e., breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin) anemia in certain individuals who are born with a deficiency in a particular enzyme (glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase -- g6pd), an enzyme needed for rbcs to function properly.  Once the triggers are identified (and avoided), you can lead a healthy and active life.

Question 3

is aluminum a cause of hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Poisoning with aluminum phosphide used in insecticide can cause hemolysis.

Question 4

is it possible for hemolysis to cause hypocalcaemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can cause it by directly binding calcium, or the subsequent transfusions can lead to hypocalcemia by binding calcium as well.

Question 5

is cancer a possible cause of hemolysis?

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One of several: Hemolysis is the process of breaking down red blood cells rapidly. The normal RBC is born in the bine marrow, has a life span of 100 days, and is chewed up in the spleen, liver and bone marrow to parts that are then used to make another rbc. Any disorder that causes the rbc's to be destroyed quickly is hemolysis. Drug reactions, large spleens from a blood disease, vasculitic disease like lupus....

Question 6

what are causes for sudden drops in hgb with no hemolysis , no pooling & no bleeding?

Accepted Answer

See below: Causes of anemia, other than hemolysis and bleeding do not usually cause sudden large drops in hgb. Bone marrow failure may be one cause of drop in hgb. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anemia/ds00321.

Question 7

in what way does ethylene glycol cause hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

Does not: At least not in humans. Ethylene glycol is metabolized to a number of toxic compounds that can damage kidney, brain and heart. In animals particularly mice one of these damages red blood cells and causes hemolysis, but for some reason this is very rare in humans. Apparently the human red blood cell is relatively resistant to that particular injury. Still the other toxicities remain.

Question 8

does hemolysis cause a false high bilirubin ?
what can cause a false low pku result

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemolysis causes high bilirubin but it is not false. It is the breakdown of the red blood cells.  A false negative can come about if a baby is tested before eating enough protein. This means the baby has phenylketonuria, but simply has not consumed enough protein for the level of phenylalanine to be high.

Question 9

is it true that nitrofurantoin may cause hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

In specific patients: Hemolysis is typically described in G6PD deficient patients, specific ethnic groups. Medical history is critical and a hematology evaluation may be needed for proper diagnosis and follow up.

Question 10

can alcohol consumption cause hemolysis?

Accepted Answer

Zieve's syndrome: Although quite a rare illness, there is something called Zieve's syndrome, wherein alcohol consumption can lead to hemolysis. The mechanism of hemolysis in Zieve's syndrome is not entirely understood. Alcohol is a toxin, and has damaging effects to the body -which is really too bad. Hopefully you can get some help, as hemolytic anemia can be bad news, as well as the liver problems etc with alcohol

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