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Pediatrics Hemolytic anemia 23efd7ff

Direct Coomb's test is positive in hemolytic anemia due to:

A
Paraxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
B
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
C
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
D
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria: Caused by the presence of cold-reacting autoantibodies (anti-P Ab) in the blood - Hence, Direct coombs test is positive. Characterized by the sudden presence of hemoglobinuria, typically after exposure to cold temperatures.

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