Kullens lighthouse. One of the most prominent landmarks and most powerful lighthouses in Scandinavia. Kullens light is located on the southwest coast of Sweden, in the province of Scania. Photo: Dirigentens.
Hemolysis (or haemolysis in British English) is the breakdown of red blood cells. The ability of bacterial colonies to induce hemolysis when grown on blood agar is used to classify certain microorganisms. This is particularly useful in classifying streptococcal species.
Hemolysis is a quite uncommon complication of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, which could rarely present with severe manifestations. Diagnosis is. usually based on exclusion of other causes of hemolytic anemia, history of CMV. infection, accompanied by positive serological tests and positive direct Coombs.