A case of haemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal Anti-E and Anti-c
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Source
Issue
Vol. 29, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2007)5 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2007-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDN) is a condition in which the lifespan of an infant’s red blood cells (RBCs) is shortened by the action of specific IgG antibody (ies) derived from the mother.
These antibodies may be directed against Rhesus or other blood group antigens on fetal RBCs that are inherited from the father but are not expressed by the mother.
The widespread use of Rh immune globulin has dramatically decreased occurrence of anti-D HDN among D-Negative pregnant women, but alloimmunization and importance of antigens other than D has increased.
We report a case of HDN due to maternal Anti-E and anti-c in an O positive mother.
The newborn received double phototherapy and exchange transfusion followed by a top up transfusion and was discharged with no further problems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bashawri, Layla A. M.. 2007. A case of haemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal Anti-E and Anti-c. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 29, no. 4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-603566
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bashawri, Layla A. M.. A case of haemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal Anti-E and Anti-c. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 29, no. 4 (Dec. 2007).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-603566
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bashawri, Layla A. M.. A case of haemolytic disease of the newborn due to maternal Anti-E and Anti-c. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2007. Vol. 29, no. 4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-603566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-603566