PNH

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects red blood cells
impact on quality of life
risk of complications
variable prognosis
gptkbp:associated_with thrombosis
bone marrow failure
gptkbp:caused_by mutation in PIGA gene
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing studies
thrombocytopenia
leukopenia
extravasation of hemoglobin
intravascular hemolysis
gptkbp:complication pulmonary hypertension
increased risk of infections
renal failure
iron deficiency anemia
gptkbp:condition gptkb:myelodysplastic_syndromes
aplastic anemia
gptkbp:diagnosis blood tests
flow cytometry
clinical history
flow cytometry results
laboratory findings
gptkbp:educational_resources gptkb:literature
patient guides
gptkbp:financial_support PNH patient organizations
gptkbp:first_described_by by Paul Strickland
gptkbp:form gptkb:Paroxysmal_Nocturnal_Hemoglobinuria
gptkbp:gender more common in females
gptkbp:historical_significance first recognized in 1882
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PNH
gptkbp:inherits_from acquired mutation
gptkbp:is_monitored_by hemoglobin levels
blood counts
thrombosis risk
gptkbp:patient_population gptkb:children
adults
gptkbp:premiered_on 20-40 years
gptkbp:prevalence 1-2 per million
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
new medications
gptkbp:risk_factor autoimmune diseases
viral infections
exposure to certain chemicals
previous bone marrow disorders
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
hydration
abdominal pain
pain relief
anticoagulation therapy
hemolysis
dark urine
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:eculizumab
supportive care
bone marrow transplant
manage symptoms
prevent thrombosis
reduce hemolysis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phnom_Penh_International_Airport
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6