Erythrocyte isoantigens of the Rh (Rhesus) blood group system, the most complex of all human blood groups. The major antigen Rh or D is the most common cause of erythroblastosis fetalis.
A condition characterized by the abnormal presence of ERYTHROBLASTS in the circulation of the FETUS or NEWBORNS. It is a disorder due to BLOOD GROUP INCOMPATIBILITY, such as the maternal alloimmunization by fetal antigen RH FACTORS leading to HEMOLYSIS of ERYTHROCYTES, hemolytic anemia (ANEMIA, HEMOLYTIC), general edema (HYDROPS FETALIS), and SEVERE JAUNDICE IN NEWBORN.
The process by which fetal Rh+ erythrocytes enter the circulation of an Rh- mother, causing her to produce IMMUNOGLOBULIN G antibodies, which can cross the placenta and destroy the erythrocytes of Rh+ fetuses. Rh isoimmunization can also be caused by BLOOD TRANSFUSION with mismatched blood.
An antigenic mismatch between donor and recipient blood. Antibodies present in the recipient's serum may be directed against antigens in the donor product. Such a mismatch may result in a transfusion reaction in which, for example, donor blood is hemolyzed. (From Saunders Dictionary & Encyclopedia of Laboratory Medicine and Technology, 1984).
Transplacental passage of fetal blood into the circulation of the maternal organism. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Serum globulins that migrate to the gamma region (most positively charged) upon ELECTROPHORESIS. At one time, gamma-globulins came to be used as a synonym for immunoglobulins since most immunoglobulins are gamma globulins and conversely most gamma globulins are immunoglobulins. But since some immunoglobulins exhibit an alpha or beta electrophoretic mobility, that usage is in decline.
Antibodies from an individual that react with ISOANTIGENS of another individual of the same species.
Immunizing agent containing IMMUNOGLOBULIN G anti-Rho(D) used for preventing Rh immunization in Rh-negative individuals exposed to Rh-positive red blood cells.
The production of ANTIBODIES by proliferating and differentiated B-LYMPHOCYTES under stimulation by ANTIGENS.
Repetitive withdrawal of small amounts of blood and replacement with donor blood until a large proportion of the blood volume has been exchanged. Used in treatment of fetal erythroblastosis, hepatic coma, sickle cell anemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, septicemia, burns, thrombotic thrombopenic purpura, and fulminant malaria.
The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.
Conditions or pathological processes associated with pregnancy. They can occur during or after pregnancy, and range from minor discomforts to serious diseases that require medical interventions. They include diseases in pregnant females, and pregnancies in females with diseases.

Perinatal management of fetal hemolytic disease due to Rh incompatibility combined with fetal alloimmune thrombocytopenia due to HPA-5b incompatibility. (1/84)

We report out experience in the perinatal management of a complex case of fetal hemolytic disease primarily due to Rhesus incompatibility combined with fetal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. The lowest fetal hemoglobin and platelet levels were 2.6 g/dl and 13,000/microliter, respectively. Intrauterine treatment consisted of six transfusions of packed red cells into the umbilical vein and one transfusion of platelets. The neonate required four transfusions of packed red cells to correct her hyporegenerative erythropoiesis. Postnatal management also included one platelet transfusion, intravenous immunoglobulins and erythropoietin. Although some degree of fetal thrombocytopenia may invariably be found in fetal red cell incompatibility, other rare causes need to be excluded.  (+info)

Noninvasive diagnosis by Doppler ultrasonography of fetal anemia due to maternal red-cell alloimmunization. Collaborative Group for Doppler Assessment of the Blood Velocity in Anemic Fetuses. (2/84)

BACKGROUND: Invasive techniques such as amniocentesis and cordocentesis are used for diagnosis and treatment in fetuses at risk for anemia due to maternal red-cell alloimmunization. The purpose of our study was to determine the value of noninvasive measurements of the velocity of blood flow in the fetal middle cerebral artery for the diagnosis of fetal anemia. METHODS: We measured the hemoglobin concentration in blood obtained by cordocentesis and also the peak velocity of systolic blood flow in the middle cerebral artery in 111 fetuses at risk for anemia due to maternal red-cell alloimmunization. Peak systolic velocity was measured by Doppler velocimetry. To identify the fetuses with anemia, the hemoglobin values of those at risk were compared with the values in 265 normal fetuses. RESULTS: Fetal hemoglobin concentrations increased with increasing gestational age in the 265 normal fetuses. Among the 111 fetuses at risk for anemia, 41 fetuses did not have anemia; 35 had mild anemia; 4 had moderate anemia; and 31, including 12 with hydrops, had severe anemia. The sensitivity of an increased peak velocity of systolic blood flow in the middle cerebral artery for the prediction of moderate or severe anemia was 100 percent either in the presence or in the absence of hydrops (95 percent confidence interval, 86 to 100 percent for the 23 fetuses without hydrops), with a false positive rate of 12 percent. CONCLUSIONS: In fetuses without hydrops that are at risk because of maternal red-cell alloimmunization, moderate and severe anemia can be detected noninvasively by Doppler ultrasonography on the basis of an increase in the peak velocity of systolic blood flow in the middle cerebral artery.  (+info)

Middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity in the prediction of fetal anemia. (3/84)

OBJECTIVE: The fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA PSV) has been suggested as a potential test to predict the fetal hematocrit level. We tested the hypothesis that a low fetal hematocrit is associated with an increase in MCA PSV in a prospective study of normal and alloimmunized pregnancies. METHODS: Fetal hematocrit and MCA PSV were obtained in 26 alloimmunized fetuses, immediately before their first fetal blood transfusions between 15 and 35 weeks. Results were compared with the MCA PSVs from 170 control fetuses not at risk of alloimmune anemia between 13 and 37 weeks. RESULTS: In control fetuses, PSV varied with gestation (PSV = 0.56 - 0.032 GA + 0.00086 GA2, where GA is gestational age; R2 = 0.41). The correlation between PSV and hematocrit Z scores (Pearson correlation coefficient r = -0.69) was highly significant (P = 0.0001). Using a PSV > 1 SD, the sensitivity of the test in predicting a fetal hematocrit < 2 SD below the mean was only 64% but the specificity was 100%. However, the sensitivity of the test in predicting a fetal hematocrit < 3 SD and < 4 SD rose to 73% and 83%, while the specificity was still good (93% and 80% respectively). CONCLUSIONS: MCA PSV and fetal hematocrit are highly significantly correlated. The sensitivity of the test was good and the high positive predictive value indicates that the presence of a raised PSV (defined as > 1 SD) is a strong indicator of fetal anemia. In conclusion, MCA PSV is a useful test in clinical practice for the detection of fetal anemia.  (+info)

Pregnancy and pregnancy outcome in hepatitis C type 1b. (4/84)

A large cohort of rhesus-negative women in Ireland were inadvertently infected with hepatitis C virus following exposure to contaminated anti-D immunoglobulin in 1977-8. This major iatrogenic episode was discovered in 1994. We studied 36 women who had been infected after their first pregnancy, and compared them to an age- and parity-matched control group of rhesus-positive women. The presence of hepatitis C antibody was confirmed in all 36 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and by recombinant immunoblot assay, while 26 (72%) of the cohort were HCV-RNA-positive (type 1b) on PCR testing. In the 20 years post-infection, all members of the study group had at least one pregnancy, and mean parity was 3.5. They had a total of 100 pregnancies and 85 of these went to term. There were four premature births, one being a twin pregnancy, and 11 spontaneous miscarriages. One miscarriage occurred in the pregnancy following HCV infection. There were two neonatal deaths due to severe congenital abnormalities in the PCR-positive women. Of the children born to HCV-RNA positive mothers, only one (2.3%) tested positive for the virus. Significant portal fibrosis on liver biopsy was confined to HCV-RNA-positive mothers apart from one single exception in the antibody-positive HCV-RNA-negative group. Comparison with the control group showed no increase in spontaneous miscarriage rate, and no significant difference in obstetric complications; birth weights were similar for the two groups.  (+info)

Maternal anti-D prophylaxis during pregnancy does not cause neonatal haemolysis. (5/84)

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate signs of haemolysis in babies of Rh-D negative mothers who underwent prophylaxis with anti-D immunoglobulin during pregnancy. DESIGN: The following were evaluated in all babies of Rh-D negative mothers born within a three month period in our department: haemoglobin level, packed cell volume, mean corpuscular volume, reticulocytes, bilirubin level, and direct Coombs' test (direct anti-globulin test). The babies were divided into two groups according to number of doses of anti-D immunoglobulin received by the mother (one or two), and then further divided by their Rh status (negative or positive). Findings were also compared with a control group of babies of O-Rh positive mothers. RESULTS: The study group consisted of 101 babies and the control group of 37 babies. No statistically significant differences were found for any of the haematological variables between the babies of mothers who received one or two doses of anti-D immunoglobulin, or between the Rh negative babies (n = 35), and the controls. Although 20% of the Rh positive babies born to mothers receiving two doses of anti-D immunoglobulin had a positive result in the direct Coombs' test compared with only 2.4% of the babies of mothers treated with only one dose, no signs of haemolysis were documented in the babies with a positive Coombs test. CONCLUSION: The prevention of Rh isoimmunisation with anti-D immunoglobulin (one or two doses) during pregnancy does not jeopardize the newborn. Blood group typing and direct Coombs' test should be performed in every newborn of an Rh negative mother to establish whether there is a necessity to administer anti-D. In the presence of a positive direct Coombs' test, the type of antibodies should be identified.  (+info)

Dual natriuretic peptide response to volume load in the fetal circulation. (6/84)

OBJECTIVE: To measure atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in control fetuses and fetuses with Rhesus isoimmunisation before and after intravascular transfusion. The current study was designed to investigate the response of ANP and BNP to cardiac short-term and long-term volume load in the human fetus. METHODS: Fetal blood samples were collected from 18 human fetuses (nine controls, nine anemic fetuses with Rhesus isoimmunisation before and after intravascular transfusion). Fetal ANP and BNP concentrations were measured and compared to maternal plasma levels. RESULTS: Both ANP and BNP were significantly higher in fetal blood compared to the mothers. Fetuses with Rhesus isoimmunisation, characterized by long-term cardiac overload, showed significantly elevated ANP but not BNP concentration compared to the fetal controls (ANP: 80.8+/-16.6 vs. 31.6+/-7.7 pg/ml, P<0.05). However, short-term volume load due to intravascular transfusion leads to a significant increase in the fetal BNP- but not ANP-plasma level (BNP: 112.9+/-14.1 vs. 64.8+/-6.6 pg/ml, P<0.05). CONCLUSION: ANP and BNP respond differently to cardiac short- and long-term volume load in the fetal circulation. Therefore, the data suggest that in the fetus, similar to adults, ANP and BNP constitute a dual natriuretic peptide system responsive to changes in cardiac filling pressure.  (+info)

Risk free simultaneous prenatal identification of fetal Rhesus D status and sex by multiplex real-time PCR using cell free fetal DNA in maternal plasma. (7/84)

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY: Pregnancies with a Rhesus constellation still present a considerable obstetric problem. In addition, pregnancies with male Rhesus D fetuses are more severely affected by haemolytic disease of the newborn, requiring more transfusions in utero and having a three fold higher mortality than female Rhesus D fetuses. Furthermore, almost 150 X-linked genetic deficiencies have now been characterised, increasing the need for prenatal sex determination in pregnancies at risk for such a disorder. In order examine these two important fetal loci in a risk free manner, we have developed a novel multiplex real-time PCR assay for the analysis of extracellular fetal DNA in maternal plasma. METHODS: Cell free DNA was isolated from 34 maternal plasma samples and examined by a multiplex real-time PCR assay for the Rhesus D gene and the SRY locus on the Y chromosome. RESULTS: Our study showed that we were able to genotype 12/13 Rhesus D males correctly. All 5 Rhesus d males were correctly identified. In addition a 100% concordance was found in the 16 samples obtained from pregnancies with female Rhesus D or Rhesus d fetuses. CONCLUSIONS: By developing a novel multiplex real-time PCR assay we present the first report describing the determination of multiple fetal loci from cell free DNA in maternal plasma by these means. As this assay is suitable for automation, our data, therefore, suggest that such assays provide a good basis for the clinical examination of multiple fetal loci, in particular Rhesus D status or fetal sex, and can be performed effectively using real-time multiplex PCR assays.  (+info)

Use of anti-D immunoglobulin in the treatment of threatened miscarriage in the accident and emergency department. (8/84)

BACKGROUND: The UK guidelines for the use of anti-D immunoglobulin for rhesus prophylaxis have been revised. Anti-D immunoglobulin is no longer recommended for Rh D negative women after a threatened miscarriage less than 12 weeks gestation. These patients are at risk of rhesus immunisation, and there should be a policy for their treatment in the accident and emergency (A&E) department. DESIGN: A retrospective study over a 17 month period was conducted looking at women less than 12 weeks gestation who presented to an A&E department with a threatened miscarriage. OBJECTIVES: To determine how many of these patients presented with heavy or repeated bleeding, or abdominal pain, and whether the guidelines for the use of rhesus prophylaxis were followed. RESULTS: 112 women fulfilled the criteria for inclusion. Nineteen patients were Rh D negative. Eighty three patients (74.1%) presented with either abdominal pain or heavy or recurrent bleeding. Rhesus status was recorded in the A&E notes in only 15 patients (13.3%). Ninety seven patients (86.6 %) were discharged without rhesus status being checked. Fifteen Rh D negative patients were discharged without being offered anti-D immunoglobulin. CONCLUSION: Many women who present to the A&E department with a threatened miscarriage of less than 12 weeks gestation have heavy or recurrent bleeding or associated abdominal pain. These patients have an increased risk of fetomaternal haemorrhage and the consequent development of haemolytic disease of the newborn is possible. It should be mandatory for the A&E department to record rhesus status. In the context of A&E medicine, anti-D immunoglobulin should still be offered to all non-immune Rh D negative women presenting with a threatened miscarriage less than 12 weeks gestation.  (+info)

The Rh-Hr blood group system is a complex system of antigens found on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs), which is separate from the more well-known ABO blood group system. The term "Rh" refers to the Rhesus monkey, as these antigens were first discovered in rhesus macaques.

The Rh system consists of several antigens, but the most important ones are the D antigen (also known as the Rh factor) and the hr/Hr antigens. The D antigen is the one that determines whether a person's blood is Rh-positive or Rh-negative. If the D antigen is present, the blood is Rh-positive; if it is absent, the blood is Rh-negative.

The hr/Hr antigens are less well known but can still cause problems in blood transfusions and pregnancy. The Hr antigen is relatively rare, found in only about 1% of the population, while the hr antigen is more common.

When a person with Rh-negative blood is exposed to Rh-positive blood (for example, through a transfusion or during pregnancy), their immune system may produce antibodies against the D antigen. This can cause problems if they later receive a transfusion with Rh-positive blood or if they become pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus.

The Rh-Hr blood group system is important in blood transfusions and obstetrics, as it can help ensure that patients receive compatible blood and prevent complications during pregnancy.

Erythroblastosis, fetal is a medical condition that occurs in the fetus or newborn when there is an incompatibility between the fetal and maternal blood types, specifically related to the Rh factor or ABO blood group system. This incompatibility leads to the destruction of the fetal red blood cells by the mother's immune system, resulting in the release of bilirubin, which can cause jaundice, anemia, and other complications.

In cases where the mother is Rh negative and the fetus is Rh positive, the mother may develop antibodies against the Rh factor during pregnancy or after delivery, leading to hemolysis (breakdown) of the fetal red blood cells in subsequent pregnancies if preventive measures are not taken. This is known as hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN).

Similarly, incompatibility between the ABO blood groups can also lead to HDN, although it is generally less severe than Rh incompatibility. In this case, the mother's immune system produces antibodies against the fetal red blood cells, leading to their destruction and subsequent complications.

Fetal erythroblastosis is a serious condition that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Treatment options include intrauterine transfusions, phototherapy, and exchange transfusions in severe cases. Preventive measures such as Rh immune globulin (RhIG) injections can help prevent the development of antibodies in Rh-negative mothers, reducing the risk of HDN in subsequent pregnancies.

Rh isoimmunization is a condition that occurs when an Rh-negative individual (usually a woman) develops an immune response to the Rh-positive blood of another individual (usually a fetus during pregnancy or a transfused blood). The Rh-negative person's immune system recognizes the Rh-positive blood as foreign and produces antibodies against it. This sensitization can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn if the mother becomes pregnant with another Rh-positive fetus, as the maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and attack the fetal red blood cells, potentially causing anemia, jaundice, or more severe complications.

The first exposure to Rh-positive blood typically does not cause a significant reaction because the mother's immune system has not yet produced enough antibodies. However, subsequent exposures can lead to increasingly severe reactions due to the presence of pre-existing antibodies. Preventive measures such as administering Rh immunoglobulin (RhIg) to Rh-negative women during pregnancy and after delivery help prevent sensitization and reduce the risk of hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Blood group incompatibility refers to a situation where the blood type of a donor and a recipient are not compatible, leading to an immune response and destruction of the donated red blood cells. This is because the recipient's immune system recognizes the donor's red blood cells as foreign due to the presence of incompatible antigens on their surface.

The most common type of blood group incompatibility occurs between individuals with different ABO blood types, such as when a person with type O blood receives type A, B, or AB blood. This can lead to agglutination and hemolysis of the donated red blood cells, causing potentially life-threatening complications such as hemolytic transfusion reaction.

Another type of blood group incompatibility occurs between Rh-negative mothers and their Rh-positive fetuses. If a mother's immune system is exposed to her fetus's Rh-positive red blood cells during pregnancy or childbirth, she may develop antibodies against them. This can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn if the mother becomes pregnant with another Rh-positive fetus in the future.

To prevent these complications, it is essential to ensure that donated blood is compatible with the recipient's blood type before transfusion and that appropriate measures are taken during pregnancy and childbirth to prevent sensitization of Rh-negative mothers to Rh-positive red blood cells.

Fetomaternal transfusion, also known as fetal-maternal hemorrhage, is a medical condition where there is a transfer of fetal blood cells into the maternal circulation. This can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or in the postpartum period due to various reasons such as placental abnormalities, trauma, or invasive procedures like amniocentesis. In some cases, it may lead to complications for both the fetus and the mother, including fetal anemia, hydrops fetalis, and maternal alloimmunization.

Gamma-globulins are a type of protein found in the blood serum, specifically a class of immunoglobulins (antibodies) known as IgG. They are the most abundant type of antibody and provide long-term defense against bacterial and viral infections. Gamma-globulins can also be referred to as "gamma globulin" or "gamma immune globulins."

These proteins are produced by B cells, a type of white blood cell, in response to an antigen (a foreign substance that triggers an immune response). IgG gamma-globulins have the ability to cross the placenta and provide passive immunity to the fetus. They can be measured through various medical tests such as serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) or immunoelectrophoresis, which are used to diagnose and monitor conditions related to immune system disorders, such as multiple myeloma or primary immunodeficiency diseases.

In addition, gamma-globulins can be administered therapeutically in the form of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to provide passive immunity for patients with immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders, or infectious diseases.

Isoantibodies are antibodies produced by the immune system that recognize and react to antigens (markers) found on the cells or tissues of another individual of the same species. These antigens are typically proteins or carbohydrates present on the surface of red blood cells, but they can also be found on other cell types.

Isoantibodies are formed when an individual is exposed to foreign antigens, usually through blood transfusions, pregnancy, or tissue transplantation. The exposure triggers the immune system to produce specific antibodies against these antigens, which can cause a harmful immune response if the individual receives another transfusion or transplant from the same donor in the future.

There are two main types of isoantibodies:

1. Agglutinins: These are IgM antibodies that cause red blood cells to clump together (agglutinate) when mixed with the corresponding antigen. They develop rapidly after exposure and can cause immediate transfusion reactions or hemolytic disease of the newborn in pregnant women.
2. Hemolysins: These are IgG antibodies that destroy red blood cells by causing their membranes to become more permeable, leading to lysis (bursting) of the cells and release of hemoglobin into the plasma. They take longer to develop but can cause delayed transfusion reactions or hemolytic disease of the newborn in pregnant women.

Isoantibodies are detected through blood tests, such as the crossmatch test, which determines compatibility between a donor's and recipient's blood before transfusions or transplants.

Antibody formation, also known as humoral immune response, is the process by which the immune system produces proteins called antibodies in response to the presence of a foreign substance (antigen) in the body. This process involves several steps:

1. Recognition: The antigen is recognized and bound by a type of white blood cell called a B lymphocyte or B cell, which then becomes activated.
2. Differentiation: The activated B cell undergoes differentiation to become a plasma cell, which is a type of cell that produces and secretes large amounts of antibodies.
3. Antibody production: The plasma cells produce and release antibodies, which are proteins made up of four polypeptide chains (two heavy chains and two light chains) arranged in a Y-shape. Each antibody has two binding sites that can recognize and bind to specific regions on the antigen called epitopes.
4. Neutralization or elimination: The antibodies bind to the antigens, neutralizing them or marking them for destruction by other immune cells. This helps to prevent the spread of infection and protect the body from harmful substances.

Antibody formation is an important part of the adaptive immune response, which allows the body to specifically recognize and respond to a wide variety of pathogens and foreign substances.

An exchange transfusion of whole blood is a medical procedure in which a patient's blood is gradually replaced with donor whole blood. This procedure is typically performed in newborns or infants who have severe jaundice caused by excessive levels of bilirubin, a yellowish pigment that forms when hemoglobin from red blood cells breaks down.

During an exchange transfusion, the baby's blood is removed through a vein or artery and replaced with donor whole blood through another vein or artery. The process is repeated several times until a significant portion of the baby's blood has been exchanged with donor blood. This helps to reduce the levels of bilirubin in the baby's blood, which can help prevent or treat brain damage caused by excessive bilirubin.

Exchange transfusions are typically performed in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and require close monitoring by a team of healthcare professionals. The procedure carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, and changes in blood pressure or heart rate. However, it can be a lifesaving treatment for newborns with severe jaundice who are at risk of developing serious complications.

Pregnancy is a physiological state or condition where a fertilized egg (zygote) successfully implants and grows in the uterus of a woman, leading to the development of an embryo and finally a fetus. This process typically spans approximately 40 weeks, divided into three trimesters, and culminates in childbirth. Throughout this period, numerous hormonal and physical changes occur to support the growing offspring, including uterine enlargement, breast development, and various maternal adaptations to ensure the fetus's optimal growth and well-being.

Pregnancy complications refer to any health problems that arise during pregnancy which can put both the mother and the baby at risk. These complications may occur at any point during the pregnancy, from conception until childbirth. Some common pregnancy complications include:

1. Gestational diabetes: a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes before becoming pregnant.
2. Preeclampsia: a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs such as the liver or kidneys.
3. Placenta previa: a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, which can cause bleeding and may require delivery via cesarean section.
4. Preterm labor: when labor begins before 37 weeks of gestation, which can lead to premature birth and other complications.
5. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR): a condition where the fetus does not grow at a normal rate inside the womb.
6. Multiple pregnancies: carrying more than one baby, such as twins or triplets, which can increase the risk of premature labor and other complications.
7. Rh incompatibility: a condition where the mother's blood type is different from the baby's, which can cause anemia and jaundice in the newborn.
8. Pregnancy loss: including miscarriage, stillbirth, or ectopic pregnancy, which can be emotionally devastating for the parents.

It is important to monitor pregnancy closely and seek medical attention promptly if any concerning symptoms arise. With proper care and management, many pregnancy complications can be treated effectively, reducing the risk of harm to both the mother and the baby.

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... rh isoimmunization MeSH G04.610.255.695 - complement pathway, alternative MeSH G04.610.255.698 - complement pathway, classical ...
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In contrast to Rh disease, about half of the cases of ABO HDN occur in a firstborn baby and ABO HDN does not become more severe ... Lalezari, P; Nussbaum, M; Gelman, S; Spaet, T. H. (1960). "Neonatal neutropenia due to maternal isoimmunization". Blood. 15 (2 ... Heddle, N. M.; Wentworth, P.; Anderson, D. R.; Emmerson, D.; Kelton, J. G.; Blajchman, M. A. (1995). "Three examples of Rh ... Lande, Lottie (1948). "Clinical signs and development of survivors of kernicterus due to Rh sensitization". The Journal of ...
Curtis BR, Aster RH (April 1996). "Incidence of the Nak(a)-negative platelet phenotype in African Americans is similar to that ... September 1995). "Posttransfusion purpura-like syndrome associated with CD36 (Naka) isoimmunization". Transfusion. 35 (9): 777- ...
The allo- prefix means "other", whereas the auto- prefix means "self".) Alloimmunization (isoimmunization) is the process of ... Transplant Rev (Orlando). 26(3):212-22 Jenkins MK, Schwartz RH (1987), Antigen presentation by chemically modified splenocytes ... there is a risk of reaction against human blood group systems other than ABO and Rh. Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn ...
Darrow's belief in this hypothesis was strengthened when she had her blood type tested in 1941 and the result was Rh positive. ... ISBN 978-94-011-6138-1. Levine, Philip; Katzin, Eugene M.; Burnham, Lyman (1941). "Isoimmunization in pregnancy: its possible ... However, this result was erroneous, and a repeat test three years later showed she was Rh negative.: 46 In 1941, Philip Levine ... "Pathogenesis of passive Rh isosensitization in the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis)". Archives of Diseases of Childhood 73 ( ...
Nicolaides, K. H.; Soothill, P. W.; Rodeck, C. H.; Clewell, W. (12 January 1986). "Rh disease: intravascular fetal blood ... team soon produced important papers on the use of fetoscopy in the management of a wide range of conditions such as Rhesus iso-immunization ...
Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization by Injection of Anti-D Antibody. HAMILTON, EUGENE G. M.D., F.A.C.O.G. ... Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization by Injection of Anti-D Antibody : Obstetrics & Gynecology. ... Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization by Injection of Anti-D Antibody: PDF Only ...
Direct intravascular transfusion of the fetus with Rhesus isoimmunization is becoming more widespread as the procedure of ... Umbilical Cord Hematoma Secondary to in Utero Intravascular Transfusion for Rh Isoimmunization. Fetal Therapy (1987) 2 (2): 65- ...
Bowman, J. M.; Chown, B.; Lewis, M.; Pollock, J. M. (1978). "Rh isoimmunization during pregnancy: antenatal prophylaxis". ... opened the Rh Laboratory in Winnipeg to study and eradicate Rh disease. Their research led to effective treatments and a ... Marion Jean Lewis OC OM FRSC (born 1925 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian medical researcher, known for her work on the Rh ... "Winnipeg Rh Laboratory". University of Manitoba Libraries. Chown, Bruce; Lewis, Marion Lewis; Kaita, Hiroko (1965). "The Duffy ...
... protecting women who could be at risk from exposure to the Rh(D) antigen. Thus, it is not surprising that Rh(D) ... The prophylactic use of Rh immune globulin has been a medical success, ... In this article we review the existing medical literature to assess the risks of fetomaternal hemorrhage and Rh isoimmunization ... protecting women who could be at risk from exposure to the Rh(D) antigen. Thus, it is not surprising that Rh(D) ...
Becker RH, Vonk R, Mende BC, Ragosch V, Entezami M. The relevance of placental location at 20-23 gestational weeks for ...
Rh incompatibility happens during pregnancy if moms blood is Rh-negative and the babys is Rh-positive. Learn about screening ... ClinicalTrials.gov: Rh Isoimmunization (National Institutes of Health) Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/ ... Rh factor is a protein on red blood cells. Most people are Rh-positive; they have Rh factor. Rh-negative people dont have it. ... Rh incompatibility (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish * Rh Incompatibility (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation) Also in ...
For the suppression of Rh isoimmunization in Rh0 [D]-negative patients who are exposed to Rh0 [D]-positive red blood cells or ... For Rh isoimmunization suppression, infuse at a rate of 2 mL per 5 to 15 seconds. Administer separately from other IV drugs and ... For Rh isoimmunization prophylaxis in Rh0 [D]-negative persons and subsequent erythroblastosis fetalis prophylaxis in present ... A screening test to detect fetal red blood cells may be helpful. For routine antepartum and postpartum Rh isoimmunization ...
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Immune hemolytic disease, most often Rh isoimmunization (erythroblastosis fetalis), is the prototype etiology for kernicterus. ... ABO isoimmunization, as well as minor blood group antigens, can also causehemolytic disease in the newborn, usually of moderate ... van Kaam AH, van Beek RH, Vergunst-van Keulen JG, et al. Fibre optic versus conventional phototherapy for hyperbilirubinaemia ... Yueh MF, Chen S, Nguyen N, Tukey RH. Developmental, genetic, dietary, and xenobiotic influences on neonatal hyperbilirubinemia ...
... of phototherapy and hospital stay and to prevent exchange transfusion in neonates with moderate-to-severe Rh isoimmunization. [ ... Initial attempts to suppress Rh antibody production with Rh hapten, Rh-positive RBC stroma, and administration of promethazine ... Prenatal typing of Rh and Kell blood group system antigens: the edge of a watershed. Transfus Med Rev. 2003 Jan. 17(1):31-44. [ ... Their use in Rh hemolytic disease of newborn has not been reported. Their routine use cannot be recommended yet because of lack ...
Additionally, Rh negative women who do not receive prophylactic Rhogam may experience isoimmunization, when their immune system ...
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Becker RH, Vonk R, Mende BC, Ragosch V, Entezami M. The relevance of placental location at 20-23 gestational weeks for ...
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  • But Rh incompatibility may cause problems in later pregnancies, if the baby is Rh-positive. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It helps prevent the problems of Rh incompatibility. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Rhophylac is a prescription medication used to prevent Rh immunization, also known as Rh incompatibility. (rxwiki.com)
  • In this article we review the existing medical literature to assess the risks of fetomaternal hemorrhage and Rh isoimmunization after complications of a first-trimester pregnancy, induced abortion, or ectopic pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • The 1-2% is, for the most part, due to isoimmunization during the last trimester of pregnancy. (theodora.com)
  • Human Rho(D) immune globulin is a solution of antibodies used to prevent isoimmunization of Rho(D) negative patients exposed to Rho(D) positive blood in pregnancy or transfusion. (drugbank.com)
  • Indicated for suppression of rhesus (Rh) isoimmunization in nonsensitized Rho (D)-negative women with an Rh-incompatible pregnancy, or in Rho (D)-negative individuals transfused with Rh0(D)-positive red blood cells (RBCs) or blood components containing Rh0(D)-positive RBCs. (drugbank.com)
  • Dr. Shreyasi Sharma, a Fetal Medicine Consultant at CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon came across a pregnant woman with the Rh Isoimmunisation condition in the 25th week of pregnancy. (ckbhospital.com)
  • These presssing issues possess produced the administration of Rh-negative pregnancy an enormous challenge. (techieindex.net)
  • and (2) women who have been advised against undertaking a pregnancy because of systemic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, severe musculoskeletal abnormalities, Rh isoimmunization, or certain malignant conditions, necessitating the use of chemotherapy, or associated with contraindications to the extremely high levels of estrogen associated with pregnancy. (laivfclinic.com)
  • WinRho® SDF is used to suppress the immune response of non-sensitized Rh o (D) negative individuals following exposure to Rh o (D) positive RBCs by fetomaternal hemorrhage during delivery of a Rh o (D) positive infant, abortion (spontaneous or induced), amniocentesis, abdominal trauma, or mismatched transfusion. (theodora.com)
  • Rh o (D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (Rh o (D) IGIV) - WinRho® SDF - is a sterile, freeze-dried gamma globulin (IgG) fraction containing antibodies to the Rh o (D) antigen (D antigen). (theodora.com)
  • When 120 µg (600 IU) of Rh o (D) IGIV is administered to pregnant women, passive anti-Rh o (D) antibodies are not detectable in the circulation for more than six weeks and therefore a dose of 300 µg (1,500 IU) should be used for antenatal administration. (theodora.com)
  • Blood tests can tell whether you have Rh factor and whether your body has made antibodies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Injections of a medicine called Rh immune globulin can keep your body from making Rh antibodies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Rh isoimmunization is a nightmarish condition for expectant mothers wherein the lady having Rh-Negative blood group develops antibodies against Rh-positive blood groups. (ckbhospital.com)
  • If the Rh negative mother has been previously sensitized to Rh positive blood, her immune system will make antibodies to attack her baby. (kedrion.it)
  • At the first prenatal visit, all women are screened for blood type, Rh type, and anti-Rho(D) and other antibodies that are formed in response to antigens and that can cause erythroblastosis fetalis (reflex antibody screening). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Even though the prevalence of Rh-negative phenotype is leaner among Africans than Caucasians considerably, Rh VCH-759 alloimmunization continues to be a major aspect in charge of perinatal morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa and could bring about the compromise from the womans obstetric treatment because of the unaffordability of anti-D immunoglobulin. (techieindex.net)
  • There may be the urgent dependence on the VCH-759 execution of universal usage of anti-D immunoglobulin for the Rh-negative pregnant inhabitants in Africa. (techieindex.net)
  • It is a phase III, open-label, uncontrolled, multicenter study to assess efficacy, pharmacokinetics and safety of an Anti-D Immunoglobulin in the prevention of Rh(D) isoimmunization in Rh(D) negative women pregnant with Rh(D) positive fetuses. (kedrion.it)
  • Rh Disease is a preventable disease, but worldwide hundreds of thousands babies are still at risk because of a lack of awareness about access to and/or availability of appropriate immunoprophylaxis with plasma polyclonal anti D immunoglobulin. (kedrion.it)
  • Human Rho(D) immune globulin is a medicine given by intramuscular or intravenous injection that is used to prevent the immunological condition known as Rh disease (or hemolytic disease of newborn). (drugbank.com)
  • Carboxyhemoglobin levels were higher in patients with hemolytic disease (Rh isoimmunization) than in normal infants born of nonsmoking mothers, both at birth and during the first day of life. (jamanetwork.com)
  • Hemolytic Disease of Fetus and Newborn (HDFN, also known as Erythroblastosis Fetalis or simply, Rh Disease) happens when an Rh negative mother has a baby with an Rh positive father. (kedrion.it)
  • For use in the suppression of Rh isoimmunization, WinRho® SDF may be administered either intramuscularly or intravenously. (theodora.com)
  • WinRho SDF and Rhophylac are administered intravenously for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and may be administered intramuscularly or intravenously for suppression of Rh isoimmunization. (pdr.net)
  • For Rh isoimmunization suppression, infuse at a rate of 2 mL per 5 to 15 seconds. (pdr.net)
  • It was approved by FDA as treatment for suppression of rhesus (Rh) isoimmunization or chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in adults. (drugbank.com)
  • Due to the differences in RH genotypes between our population and others, the blood transfusion from other ethnicities increased our total alloimmunization rate. (bvsalud.org)
  • Other causes of maternal anti-Rh antibody production include injection with needles contaminated with Rh-positive blood and inadvertent transfusion of Rh-positive blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Prevention of Rh Isoimmunization by Injection of Anti-D Anti. (lww.com)
  • On 27 June 2019, Lewis was appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canada for her contributions to the prevention and treatment of Rh disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common side effects of Rhophylac for prevention of Rh immunization include nausea, headache, malaise, and pain at the injection site. (rxwiki.com)
  • Prevention is Rho(D) immune globulin injection for women who are Rh-negative. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This occurs when a person who has an Rh-negative blood type receives blood or blood products that are Rh-positive or when a mother who is Rh-negative is pregnant with a fetus who is Rh-positive. (rxwiki.com)
  • In women who have Rh-negative blood and who are carrying a fetus with Rh-positive blood, fetal RBCs stimulate maternal antibody production against the Rh antigens. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A woman with Rh negative blood will need to receive Rhogam to prevent a health problem called isoimmunization. (epnet.com)
  • Fetal ovarian cysts have been associated with pregnancies complicated by maternal diabetes, toxemia, and Rh isoimmunization, probably due to the increased production of hCG by the placenta and are rarely associated with other congenital anomalies [2, 4, 6, 12-14]. (degruyter.com)
  • RDS can occur at term, especially with Rh isoimmunization and maternal diabetes. (clinlabnavigator.com)
  • Unfortunately, complications such as diabetes and Rh isoimmunization retard fetal lung development. (clinlabnavigator.com)
  • Rh&Life stands for Rhesus and Life (protection of life). (kedrion.it)
  • Additionally, Rh negative women who do not receive prophylactic Rhogam may experience isoimmunization, when their immune system attacks future pregnancies. (frc.org)
  • Patients found to be Rh negative should be rescreened in the second trimester and given RhoGAM at 28 weeks and again after delivery, if the infant is Rh positive. (apecguidelines.org)
  • Is Rh immune globulin needed in early first-trimester abortion? (nih.gov)
  • The evidence to support the use of Rh immune globulin in the first trimester is sparse, but there is theoretic evidence of its necessity. (nih.gov)
  • The immune system of an Rh-negative individual will attack Rh-positive cells. (rxwiki.com)
  • Marion Jean Lewis OC OM FRSC (born 1925 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian medical researcher, known for her work on the Rh factor and on the Duffy antigen system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prophylactic use of Rh immune globulin has been a medical success, protecting women who could be at risk from exposure to the Rh(D) antigen. (nih.gov)
  • If he has Rh-negative blood and is negative for the antigen corresponding to the antibody identified in the mother, no further testing is necessary. (msdmanuals.com)
  • WinRho® SDF, Rh o (D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), has been shown to increase platelet counts in non-splenectomized, Rh o (D) positive patients with ITP. (theodora.com)
  • The main alloantibodies (90%) were anti-Rh, and 40% of the patients had multiple alloantibodies. (bvsalud.org)
  • The mechanism of action is not completely understood, but is thought to be due to the formation of anti-Rh o (D) (anti-D)-coated RBC complexes resulting in Fc receptor blockade, thus sparing antibody-coated platelets. (theodora.com)
  • Blood type and Rh factor with antibody screening to identify isoimmunization. (apecguidelines.org)
  • If women have Rh-negative blood and test positive for anti-Rho(D) or they test positive for another antibody that can cause erythroblastosis fetalis, the father's blood type and zygosity (if paternity is certain) are determined. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The Rh alloantibodies are one of the most common causes contributing to alloimmunization. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the rate and causes of alloimmunization and to determine the Rh phenotypes and genotypes among sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle thalassemia (Sß). (bvsalud.org)
  • There was no indication of Rh isoimmunization of these subjects at six months after the clearance of the Rh o (D) positive red cells. (theodora.com)
  • A 300 µg (1,500 International Unit [IU]*) vial contains sufficient anti-Rh o (D) to effectively suppress the immunizing potential of approximately 17 mL of Rh o (D) (Dpositive) red blood cells (RBCs). (theodora.com)
  • Thus, it is not surprising that Rh(D) immunoprophylaxis has been extended from women with term pregnancies to all women with miscarriages, abortions, and ectopic pregnancies. (nih.gov)
  • In a clinical study with Rh o (D) negative volunteers (nine males and one female), Rh o (D) positive red cells were completely cleared from the circulation within eight hours of intravenous administration of Rh o (D) IGIV. (theodora.com)
  • In a clinical study involving Rh o (D) negative volunteers, two subjects received 120 µg (600 IU) Rh o (D) IGIV by intravenous (IV) administration and two subjects received this dose by intramuscular (IM) administration. (theodora.com)
  • On March 30, the first subject has been included in Kedrion's Rh&Life clinical study. (kedrion.it)
  • The Rh&Life study results will enable Kedrion Biopharma to extend further the adoption of Anti-D Immunoglobulins both in the EU and extra-EU, providing Rh immunoprophylaxis to a larger number of mothers and children. (kedrion.it)
  • If you're Rh-negative and your baby is Rh-positive, your body will react to the baby's blood as a foreign substance. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Rh isoimmunization isn't a socially unacceptable infection. (nursingart.com)
  • Q. A client with Rh isoimmunization gives birth to a neonate with an enlarged heart and severe, generalized edema. (nursingart.com)
  • Usually, isoimmunization does not cause symptoms in pregnant women. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The baby could get Rh disease, a serious condition that can cause a serious type of anemia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In 1944, the pediatric pathologist Bruce Chown, assisted by Lewis, opened the Rh Laboratory in Winnipeg to study and eradicate Rh disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Their research led to effective treatments and a vaccine that prevents Rh disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • The t 1/2 for anti-Rh o (D) was about 24 days following IV administration and about 30 days following IM administration. (theodora.com)
  • From 1952 and 1960, Chown and Lewis made annual trips, visiting Canadian tribal groups, including the Blackfoot and Cree, to test their blood for Rh factors. (wikipedia.org)