How clinically important are non ‐D Rh antibodies?
ConclusionsNon ‐D Rh alloimmunisation is a relatively uncommon complication of pregnancy, occurring in only 0.33% of pregnancies in the study period. It can lead to significant fetal/neonatal morbidity (and may lead to mortality). The most severe outcomes (including perinatal deaths) were mostly associated with the compound antibodies anti‐CD and anti‐cE, or a non‐D Rh antibody in conjunction with anti‐D.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - Category: OBGYN Authors: Susan Healsmith,
Helen Savoia,
Stefan C. Kane Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research
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