A 44-year-old female presents for her routine examination. She complains of tiredness and difficulty in breathing when she exerts herself. Her DAT is positive with polyspecific AHG and anti-IgG. Her hemoglobin is 7.5 gm/dl,

and her indices suggest a normocytic, normochromic anemia. Her peripheral blood smear shows the presence of spherocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a. CAD
b. Drug-induced IHA
c. WAIHA
d. Mixed-type AIHA


Correct Answer: C

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