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  • Blood Disease
A person with a blood disease has a disorder that affects the cells, or natural chemicals, in the bloodstream. Images

Blood diseases can affect:
  • The number of cells in the bloodstream:
    • Red blood cells
    • White blood cells
    • Platelets
  • How the cells function:
    • Carrying oxygen to the tissues
    • Blood clotting
    • Fighting infections
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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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