Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams

Exercise 26

Which statement best describes current research on potential exposure to environmental agents and the development of aplastic anemia? (Objective 7)
A) There is no documented association between any environmental factors and development of aplastic anemia.
B) The majority of aplastic anemia cases are not linked to environmental exposures, but links to benzene and radiation exposure and some medications have been reported.
C) Environmental factors associated with development of most cases of aplastic anemia include a wide array of infectious and chemical agents, drugs, and radiation.
D) Only the antibiotic chloramphenicol and radiation exposure are tied to aplastic anemia.