Hematological Disorders Associated With COVID-19 Infection

The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease -19 (COVID-19) pandemic, has had a tremendous global impact, resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide.Although involvement of the lower respiratory track accounts for most of the morbidity and mortality seen, the virus involves several organ systems and the syndrome exhibits clinical diversity with a wide range of symptoms and manifestations.Aim of this study is to evaluate if there is a casual relationship between the development of aplastic anemias& other immune cytopenias, and recent COVID-19 infection.

Inclusion Criteria:At least one year and less than or equal to 18 years of ageNewly Diagnosed aplastic anemia, ITP, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or Evan syndromeWritten consent according to institutional guidelinesExclusion Criteria:Hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia (HAAA)megaloblastic anemia, bone marrow infiltration (by various cancers or myelofibrosis), and myelodysplastic syndrome oracute leukemia.Constitutional aplastic anemiaAny inherited cytopeniasNo written consent