Immune Hematology

Immune hematology is a branch of medicine that studies how the immune system and blood interact. This includes understanding blood disorders caused by immune responses, such as when the body mistakenly attacks its own blood cells or when transfusions lead to reactions due to incompatible blood types. It focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions like autoimmune hemolytic anemia and hemolytic disease of the newborn. By examining blood components like red and white blood cells, specialists can determine how the immune system affects overall health and develop targeted treatments for these complex conditions.