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Hemolytic disease of the newborn associated with anti-Jra alloimmunization in a twin pregnancy: the first case report in Korea.
The Korean journal of laboratory medicine - 1 Oct 2010
Kim Hyungsuk, Park Min-Jeong, Sung Tae-Jung, Choi Ji Seon, Hyun Jungwon, Park Kyoung Un, Han Kyou-Sup
Abstract excerpt
Jr(a) is a high-frequency antigen found in all ethnic groups. However, the clinical significance of the anti-Jr(a) antibody has remained controversial. Most studies have reported mild hemolytic disease of the newborn and fetus (HDNF) in Jr(a)-positive patients. Recently, fatal cases of HDNF have also been reported. We report the first case of HDNF caused by anti-Jr(a) alloimmunization in twins in Korea. A...
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