Acronym	Definition
WAIHA	Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
WAIHA	Warm Antibody-Induced Haemolytic Anaemia

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The most common causes of IgG-mediated hemolysis are warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (WAIHA) and delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR).

Sudden onset of severe anemia in a patient with cystic fibrosis

ABBREVIATIONS: AHG = anti-human globulin; AIHA = autoimmune hemolytic anemia; CAS = cold agglutinin syndrome; DAY = direct antiglobulin test; HDN = hemolytic disease of the newborn; IAT = indirect antiglobulin test; IHA = immune hemolytic anemia; LISS = low ionic strength solution; PAM = prophylactic antigen-matched; PCH = paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria; PEG = polyethylene glycol; RBC = red blood cell; WAIHA = warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Transfusion therapy for autoimmune hemolytic anemia patients: a laboratory perspective

In parallel, our pivotal trial of TAVALISSE in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia is underway and enrolling patients.

Rigel Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

AIHA refers to both cold agglutinin disease and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Both rare autoimmune disorders are caused by pathogenic Immunoglobulin G antibodies that react with RBC and can activate the complement system leading to the premature destruction of red blood cells.

Apellis receives orphan drug designation for C3 complement inhibitor APL-2

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