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By Dr. Ryan Chuang What is IMHA? The immune system is designed to clear pathogens and abnormal cells. However, in cases of IMHA, the immune system mistakenly identifies its own red blood cells as "foreign" and begins to destroy them. IMT/IMTP: Sometimes the immune system attacks platelets instead, leading to low platelet counts (Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia). Evans Syndrome: When the body attacks both red blood cells and platelets simultaneously. Common Symptoms Severe we

By Dr. Ryan Chuang In Hong Kong, "Tick Fever" is a common term for two distinct diseases transmitted by tick bites. Because both typically cause fever, they are grouped under one name, but they require different medical approaches. 1. Babesiosis (A Blood Parasite) What is Babesia? It is a protozoal parasite that attacks red blood cells. In Hong Kong, Babesia gibsoni is the most prevalent species, followed by Babesia canis. Transmission & Symptoms Transmission: Primarily via t