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Fatal hydrops fetalis caused by anti-D in a mother with partial D
1 Nov 2003
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BACKGROUND: Rare cases of hemolytic disease of the newborn occur in women with genetic variants of the D antigen. A partial D variant might be suspected when typing for the D antigen shows weaker-than-normal reactions (weak D). Historically, patients with a weak D phenotype have not been considered candidates for Rh immune globulin prophylaxis. CASE: A gravida 2, para 1 woman with A-positive blood type, delivered...
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