Hereditary spherocytosis risk factors

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Overview

  • The risk factor for HS has not been identified yet.
  • Having a family member with this condition can increase your susceptibility to this disease. The condition is also most common in individuals of North European origin although it has been found to arise in people of all races.

Risk Factors

  • A positive family history is an important risk factor for hereditary spherocytosis, as it is an inherited condition.[1]
  • There are no other risk factors have been clearly identified for this condition.[2]

References

  1. Sayeeda Huq, Mark A. C. Pietroni, Hafizur Rahman & Mohammad Tariqul Alam (2010). "Hereditary spherocytosis". Journal of health, population, and nutrition. 28 (1): 107–109. PMID 20214092. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. "Spherocytosis – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prognosis".

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