Treatment for aplastic anemia aims to control the symptoms as well as stop the damage to the bone marrow. In some cases, individuals require stem cell transplants. Blood transfusions of red, white, and platelet cells will provide symptom relief. This is not a long-term solution, as the body may begin to build resistance against the transfused blood. Immunosuppressants help stop this resistance, which makes transfusions easier for the body to accept. Also, immunosuppressant medication can help stop autoimmune damage to the stem cells. Bone marrow stimulants can be helpful, as can antivirals and antibiotics for underlying viral and bacterial infections.

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