Which of the following are classic clinical manifestations of hereditary spherocytosis (HS)?

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Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of spherocytes (small, round red blood cells) in the bloodstream. These abnormal cells are more fragile and prone to destruction than normal red blood cells, leading to hemolytic anemia (a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body) as well as other symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and an enlarged spleen. Therefore, all the given options are classic clinical manifestations of HS.

Which of the Following Are Classic Clinical Manifestations of Hereditary