Rh Incompatibility in Pregnancy
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Rh incompatibility [4] occurs when a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rh-negative is exposed to Rh-positive blood from her fetus [5], leading to the mother?s development of Rh antibodies. These antibodies have the potential to cross the placenta [6] and attach to fetal red blood cells, resulting in hemolysis, or destruction of the fetus?s red blood cells. This causes the fetus [5] to become anemic, which can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn. In severe cases, an intrauterine blood transfusion for the fetus [5] may be required to correct the anemia [7].
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Background One of the most important cause of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is hemolysis including Rh incompatibility. The aim of this study was to assess the rate of hyperbilirubinemia due to hemolysis in Rh positive neonates born to Rh negative mothers. Methods In this retrospective study from March 1998 to February 2003, 60 icteric Rh positive newborns that were born to Rh negative m...
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Rh incompatibility [4] occurs when a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rh-negative is exposed to Rh-positive blood from her fetus [5], leading to the mother?s development of Rh antibodies. These antibodies have the potential to cross the placenta [6] and attach to fetal red blood cells, resulting in hemolysis, or destruction of the fetus?s red blood cells. This causes the fetus [5] to become a...
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Rh incompatibility [4] occurs when a pregnant woman whose blood type is Rh-negative is exposed to Rh-positive blood from her fetus [5], leading to the mother?s development of Rh antibodies. These antibodies have the potential to cross the placenta [6] and attach to fetal red blood cells, resulting in hemolysis, or destruction of the fetus?s red blood cells. This causes the fetus [5] to become a...
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