Article
Anti-E as a cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - 1 Sept 1997
Cheepsattayakorn R, Fongsatitkul L, Chotinaruemol S, Mahawongtong M
Abstract excerpt
A case of HDN caused by anti-E antibody is reported. A group A, E-positive, hemoglobin E trait female infant was born from a group A, E-negative, beta-thalassemia/hemoglobin E mother. Hyperbilirubinemia was noted at the first day of life. The DAT was positive. Anti-E was detected in the maternal serum. Jaundice and anemia occurring to the baby were severe enough to require phototherapy intervention for 9 days and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.