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What is haemolytic anaemia?

Haemolytic anaemia is a condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can make new ones. Red blood cells carry oxygen, so this can lead to fatigue and other issues. King Harald V's admission for fluid retention, followed by this diagnosis, suggests his body was struggling to cope, and the blood infection further complicated matters.

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Norway's King Harald V, 89, now has a blood infection in hospital

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