Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia due to anti-HPA-1b (PLA2)(Zwb). A case report and review.

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Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia due to anti-HPA-1b (PLA2)(Zwb). A case report and review.

Vox sanguinis - 1 Jan 1998

Winters J L, Jennings C D, Desai N S, Dickson L G, Ford R F

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BACKGROUND: Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia is a rare condition due to passively acquired maternal antibodies directed against paternal platelet antigens inherited by the infant. Only 5 cases have been reported due to antibodies against HPA-1b (PLA2) (Zwb). CASE REPORT: We report a case of n...

Topics

Adult
Antigens, Human Platelet
Epitopes
Female
HLA Antigens
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Isoantibodies
Male
Phenotype
Pregnancy
Thrombocytopenia

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