Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic blood disease that causes anemia, the loss of red blood cells. This video shows how the disorder causes the destruction of the body's red blood cells. To find out more about anemia and other blood disorders, visit ASH's patient information site http://www.BloodTheVitalConnection.org.
This animation was featured in the documentary film "Blood Detectives."
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