All of the following have been linked to excess erythrocyte destruction except:

a. Drugs.
b. IgM autoimmune antibodies
c. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) alloantibodies
d. IgG alloantibodies


ANS: C
Of the items listed, only IgE antibodies have not been associated with excess red cell destruction.

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