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Have any of you ever had COVID-19? Had my very first bout at the end of August. Two months later, AIHA.

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Honolulu, HI

Diagnosed 11/2025 with WAIHA. I work in healthcare and have spent the time in recovery reading case studies and consulting with my excellent team of doctors.

January 7
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I had the opposite issue. AIHA for over 50 years. Covid in 2020, no hospital, blood tests for next 3.5 years all normal. AIHA started returning after.

October 10
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Have you experienced COVID-19 before developing AIHA?

It sounds like you're exploring whether your COVID-19 infection in August might be connected to your warm AIHA diagnosis two months later. Infections can indeed trigger AIHA in some people.

Bacterial infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and brucellosis have been Show Full Answer

Have you experienced COVID-19 before developing AIHA?

It sounds like you're exploring whether your COVID-19 infection in August might be connected to your warm AIHA diagnosis two months later. Infections can indeed trigger AIHA in some people.

Bacterial infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and brucellosis have been documented as potential triggers for AIHA. While the search results don't specifically mention COVID-19, viral infections are recognized as possible triggers for secondary AIHA.

Since you're working with an excellent medical team and reviewing case studies, you're taking the right approach. Your healthcare providers can help determine whether your infection played a role in your AIHA development.

It's worth noting that infections can be particularly concerning for people with AIHA because they may trigger symptom relapses. Additionally, some AIHA treatments can increase infection risk by affecting your immune system.

Keep communicating openly with your doctors about your infection history and any concerns about future infections, especially given your work in healthcare.

January 7

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