Article
[Anti-K antibodies in pregnant women and genotyping of K antigen in foetuses].
Ginekologia polska - 1 Jun 2008
Zupańska Barbara, Nowaczek-Migas Maria, Michalewska Bogumiła, Wielgoś Mirosław, Orzińska Agnieszka
Abstract excerpt
AIM: 1) We have presented our experiment conducted to detect anti-K antibodies from the Kell-system in pregnant women and their connection with potential destruction of foetal red cells, which may result in haemolytic disease of the foetus and the newborn (HDFN). 2) We have also indicated serological and molecular methods important for a proper diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 27 women with anti-K. Serological...
Topics
- Adult
- Antigens, Bacterial
- Antigens, Surface
- Erythroblastosis, Fetal
- Fathers
- Female
- Fetal Blood
- Genotype
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Kell Blood-Group System
- Maternal-Fetal Exchange
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
- Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
