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Blood Disease Underlying Cause
Blood diseases can affect:
  • The number of cells in the bloodstream:
    • Red blood cells (erythrocytes) Images
    • White blood cells Images
    • Platelets Images
  • How the cells function:
    • Carrying oxygen to the tissues
    • Blood clotting
    • Fighting infections
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Last Updated: Jan 1, 2009
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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