What is the term for the phenomenon where an individual's immune system produces antibodies against their own red blood cells?

A Autoimmune hemolytic anemia ✓
B Alloimmune hemolytic anemia
C Isoimmune hemolytic anemia
D Hemolytic disease of the newborn

Explanation

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia occurs when the immune system produces antibodies against the individual's own red blood cells, leading to their destruction.

Mnemonic

Auto = self, so self-attack

Source

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high