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

A Autoimmune hemolytic anemia ✓
B Alloimmune hemolytic anemia
C Hemolytic disease of the newborn
D Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

Explanation

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia occurs when the immune system produces antibodies against the individual's own red blood cells, marking them for destruction.

Source

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