Evaluation of the Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) in the Setting of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection.

A young adult with community-acquired Mycoplasma pneumonia was found to have new-onset anemia, thrombocytosis, positive direct antiglobulin testing for anti-C3, and red blood cell agglutination at 4°C and at room temperature. How would you interpret these results? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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