Intravenous immunoglobulin for neonatal isoimmune thrombocytopenia.
An infant with severe, isoimmune thrombocytopenia secondary to maternal anti-Pla 1 immunisation was treated successfully by intravenous gammaglobulin (400 mg/kg per day for five days). This treatment compared with Pla 1 negative platelet transfusions is discussed.
D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000628:therapy*
D007136:Immunoglobulins; D007518:Isoantibodies