Rhesus disease. A case report.
A case of rhesus disease in a neonate after sensitisation of a Rh-positive mother with an incomplete D-antigen is presented. Despite severe haemolysis, the outcome was successful. The probable mechanism of sensitisation and the role of Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) and blood transfusion is discussed.
Möller
G H
GH
Department of Paediatrics, Somerset Hospital, Cape Town.
Gunston
K D
KD
D000328:Adult; D004899:Erythroblastosis, Fetal / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012203:Rh Isoimmunization / Q000628:therapy; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / Q000276:immunology
D007518:Isoantibodies; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System