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A case for comprehensive antenatal screening for blood group antibodies.
- Source :
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JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association [J Pak Med Assoc] 1999 Oct; Vol. 49 (10), pp. 246-8. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Objectives: To determine the frequency of various blood group antibodies responsible for haemolytic disease of the new born (HDN).<br />Design: A prospective study of all neonates and still born foetuses suspected to have haemolytic disease of the new born and their mothers.<br />Subjects: Neonates suspected to have HDN as per study criteria along with their mothers and mothers of still born foetuses with hydrops foetalis.<br />Methods: Pertinent serological tests, serum bilirubin estimation, haemoglobin estimation and reticulocyte count on neonate's blood samples and demonstration/titration of blood group specific antibodies in maternal blood samples.<br />Results: Six cases of HDN due to blood group antibodies were detected so far. Four were due to anti-D and all were of mild severity as per study criteria. Two cases were of severe haemolytic disease (hydrops foetalis). Both were due to anti Kell. Both women had history of previous blood transfusion and abortions.<br />Conclusion: Comprehensive antibody screening should be performed during antenatal period in women who have received blood transfusion and/or have history of un-explained abortions.
- Subjects :
- Blood Group Incompatibility blood
Blood Group Incompatibility complications
Erythroblastosis, Fetal epidemiology
Erythroblastosis, Fetal etiology
Female
Humans
Hydrops Fetalis blood
Infant, Newborn
Kell Blood-Group System
Pakistan epidemiology
Pregnancy
Severity of Illness Index
Blood Group Incompatibility diagnosis
Erythroblastosis, Fetal prevention & control
Prenatal Diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0030-9982
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10647230