Affected children develop low blood counts due to failure of production by the bone marrow.
Although aAA can be triggered by viral infections, drugs or exposure to toxic substances in most cases there is no evidence of a specific cause. Both these treatments are now highly effective so that most children respond well. With both forms of treatment supportive care including intermittent blood and platelet transfusion and antibiotics are usually necessary until the bone marrow recovers. The Trust was fomed in 2000 following the amalgamation of the Marrow Environment Fund and the Aplastic Anaemia Support Group. The group is in touch with the families of 15 children and adults Subscription Donations only Contact a Family is a UK charity which helps families who care for children with any disability or special need.