Hemolytic disease of the newborn as an unusual consequence of drug abuse. A case report.
Severe Rhesus isoimmunization occurred in a primigravida following self-injection of her partner's blood as a consequence of drug abuse. This case demonstrated the value of the true sinusoidal fetal heart rate pattern as an indicator of severe fetal compromise.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Johannesburg Hospital, Parktown, South Africa.
Hofmeyr
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Crookes
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D000328:Adult; D015148:Cardiotocography; D004899:Erythroblastosis, Fetal / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System