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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
Abstract excerpt
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 neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia due to anti-HPA-1b in the second pregnancy of a 26-year-old Caucasian female. The...
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